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Table 1 Sample sizes and groups tested

From: Bunnell or cross-lock Bunnell suture for tendon repair? Defining the biomechanical role of suture pretension

Group

Technique

Specimens

Biomechanical testing

1

Bunnell

20

static (n = 10); cyclic (n = 10)

2

Tensioned Bunnell

20

static (n = 10); cyclic (n = 10)

3

Cross-lock Bunnell

20

static (n = 10); cyclic (n = 10)

4

Tensioned Cross-lock Bunnell

20

static (n = 10); cyclic (n = 10)