Load and Failure Behavior of 6 Arthroscopic Knots and 8 High Strength Sutures
2009-07-05 - English

Purpose: New high-strength sutures demonstrate high failure loads, but may be more likely to slip compared with polyester sutures. The purpose of this study was to determine the knot security and ultimate failure load of 8 common sutures tied with 6 arthroscopic knots. The...(more)

Biomechanical Analysis of Osteochondral Autograft Insertion Pressures
2009-07-05 - English

Purpose: To evaluate the insertion forces required to seat osteochondral plug grafts and the accuracy of plug harvest and seating using three unique instrumentation systems. Our hypothesis was that the systems would have different insertion forces. Method: The COR...(more)