Biomechanical comparison of new Achilles tendon rupture repair technique the ``Giftbox'' versus the Krackow technique in New Zealand white rabbits: An experimental animal study
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2-1-2022
Abstract
Introduction: To compare the strength between the Achilles tendons repaired with the ``Giftbox'' and the Krackow techniques in New Zealand white rabbits post six weeks of tendon healing. Materials and Methods: Eight rabbits were randomized into Giftbox and Krackow groups. Tenotomy was performed on the Achilles tendon of one side of the lower limb and repaired with the respective techniques. The contralateral limb served as control. Subjects were euthanized six weeks post-operative, and both repaired and control Achilles tendons were harvested for biomechanical tensile test. Results: The means of maximum load to rupture and tenacity in the Giftbox group (156.89 +/- 38.49 N and 159.98 +/- 39.25 gf/tex) were significantly different than Krackow's (103.55 +/- 27.48 N and 104.91 +/- 26.96 gf/tex, both p = 0.043). Conclusion: The tendons repaired with Giftbox technique were biomechanically stronger than those repaired with Krackow technique after six weeks of tendon healing. (c) 2021 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Keywords
Achilles tendon injury, Achilles tendon repair techniques, Biomechanical study, Biomechanical tensile
Divisions
ortho
Funders
University of Malaya Postgraduate Research Grant [PO022-2016A]
Publication Title
Injury - International Journal of the Care of the Injured
Volume
53
Issue
2
Publisher
Elsevier Sci Ltd
Publisher Location
THE BOULEVARD, LANGFORD LANE, KIDLINGTON, OXFORD OX5 1GB, OXON, ENGLAND