Effects of tendon viscoelasticity in the distribution of forces over sutures in a model tendon-to-bone repair
Y. Huang, e. hoppe, I. Kurtaliaj, V. Birman, S. Thomopoulos, G. M. Genin
This study examines how tendon viscoelasticity affects force distribution across sutures in tendon-to-bone repairs and shows that optimized suture stiffness and spacing can balance forces effectively.
bioRxiv · Nov 9, 2021 · PreprintBioengineering