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[Effect of chitosan membrane on tendon adhesion and healing]
1Orthopedic Surgery Department, Zhujiang Hospital of First Military Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, P. R. China 510282.
Objective:
To investigate the effects of chitosan membrane on tendon adhesion and healing and obtain experimental data for clinical use in preventing postoperative tendon adhesion.
Methods:
The long flexor tendon of 55 adult legborn hens were cut and sutured encapsulated by chitosan membrane. Movement and anti-tension capability of tendon were assessed at 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10 weeks after operation by SWD-10 type tendon stretcher. Tendon healing and adhesion were observed with light microscope.
Results:
Tendon healing could be effected by chitosan membrane within 4 weeks, and tendon anti-tension strength was increased after 4 weeks.
Conclusion:
Chitiosan membrane possesses the following characteristics: no side effects, good permeability, resolvable, absorbable and selective inhibition the growth of fibroblast. It is a desirable biological material to prevent tendon adhesion.