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Whipstitch and Locking Stitch Show Equivalent Elongation and Load to Failure Across 3 Suture Systems in a Biomechanical Model of Quadriceps Tendon Grafts for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

This study compared the strength of different stitching techniques on grafts used when reconstructing the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL).

External Collaborators: Miguel A. Diaz, Eric A. Branch, Jacob G. Dunn, Anthony Brothers, and Steve E. Jordan.

Partner Institutions: Foundation for Orthopaedic Research & Education, St. Francis Orthopaedic Institute, Andrews Institute for Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine.

Research Team

Eric A. Branch, MD

Physician

SPECIALTIES:
Knee, Sports Medicine, Elbow, Shoulder

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Orthopedic Specialties

Orthopedic Services

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Whipstitch and Locking Stitch Show Equivalent Elongation and Load to Failure Across 3 Suture Systems in a Biomechanical Model of Quadriceps Tendon Grafts for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

Research Team

Providers

Orthopedic Specialties

Orthopedic Services

About TOC

Research & Academics

Patient Resources

Whipstitch and Locking Stitch Show Equivalent Elongation and Load to Failure Across 3 Suture Systems in a Biomechanical Model of Quadriceps Tendon Grafts for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

Research Team

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