SynthesisHand (New York, N.Y.)2023
Alternative Tendon Coaptations to the Pulvertaft Weave Technique: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Biomechanical Studies.
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5 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Side-to-Side Tendon Coaptation Yields Greater Load to Failure and Stiffness Than Pulvertaft Weave: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Biomechanical Studies.Hand (New York, N.Y.) · 2026Pooled it
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- Biomechanical Evaluation of Novel Tendon Coaptation Technique: A Potential Application for Tendon Transfers.Journal of hand surgery global online · 2025Article
- Comparison of a novel side-to-side tenorrhaphy with Pulvertaft weave: an in vitro biomechanical study.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2024Article
- New dynamic suture material for tendon transfer surgeries in the upper extremity - a biomechanical comparative analysis.Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery · 2024Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe Pulvertaft weave technique (PT) is frequently used during tendon repairs and transfers. However, this technique is associated with limitations. In this systematic review and meta-analysis, quantitative and qualitative analyses were performed on in vitro, biomechanical studies that compared the PT with alternative techniques.
methodsArticles included for qualitative and/or qualitative analysis were identified following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. Studies included in the meta-analysis were analyzed either as continuous data with inverse variance and random effects or as dichotomous data using a Mantel-Haenszel analysis assuming random effects to calculate an odds ratio.
resultsA comprehensive electronic search yielded 8 studies meeting inclusion criteria for meta-analysis. Two studies with a total of 65 tendon coaptations demonstrated no significant difference in strength between the PT and traditional side-to-side (STS) techniques (
conclusionsThe STS, SC, and WA techniques are preferred for improving tendon form. The STS and WA techniques have superior yield strengths than the PT, and the SC technique withstands similar stress to failure as the PT.
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