Fig. 1From: Two-month longitudinal study of mechanical properties of absorbable sutures used in orthopedic surgeryPreparation, incubation and testing of the suture loops. a Creating the suture loop by knotting around a metallic cylinder. b Six loops of the same suture material are incubated together in a polyethylene tube containing 50 ml of an approved standard testing solution. c Fiber loop fixed in material testing machine over a metal bar on each sideBack to article page