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A Novel Tenorrhaphy Suture Technique with Tissue Engineered Collagen Graft to Repair Large Tendon Defects
Published on: December 10, 2021
Caveats for the use of suspension sutures
Donald A Hudson1, Desmond B Fernandes
1Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Groote Schuur Hospital, H51 OMB, Observatory, Cape Town, 7925, South Africa. hudsond@uctgsh1.uct.ac.za
Abstract:
Suspension sutures may be considered a method for elevating ptotic tissue. This method often uses a limited access incision, and commonly is used in cosmetic surgery. The caveats for the technique are not well described. This article describes eight caveats for successful suture suspension. A method for performing this procedure with a spinal needle is described, using the lateral eyebrow as an example.
