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Wire Extrusion After Flexor Tendon Repair with a Multifilament Stainless Steel Cable-Crimp Suture System: A Case
Amr M Tawfik1, Brian M Katt, Pedro K Beredjiklian
1Rothman Institute at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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|June 24, 2021
Summary
A rare complication of flexor tendon repair involves metallic suture extrusion through the skin. Surgeons should recognize this risk and counsel patients on potential complications after metallic suture repair.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic surgery
- Hand surgery
- Biomaterials in medicine
Background:
- Flexor tendon injuries require surgical repair, often involving metallic suture materials.
- Complications can arise from implanted hardware, necessitating careful patient monitoring.
- Metallic suture extrusion is a rare but documented complication.
