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From: Replacement of tibialis cranialis tendon with polyester, silicone-coated artificial tendon preserves biomechanical function in rabbits compared to tendon excision only

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Polyester, silicone-coated (PET-SI) artificial tendon. A Artificial tendon prior to implantation. The looped end was tied to a suture anchor, while the needle ends were sewn to the distal end of the tibialis cranialis muscle. B Intraoperative placement of the artificial tendon using two separate skin incisions. C Completed implantation of artificial tendon prior to closure of incisions

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Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research

ISSN: 1749-799X