Abstract: ObjectiveTo adopt a new suture technique the core long-distance buried for repair of flexor tendon rupture which was designed by author and could lessen adhesion.Methods60 human cadaver flexor digitorum tendons were divided into 3 groups and sewed by core long-distance buried suture, Kessler's technique and Bunnell's technique respectively. Instron-testing machine was used to test gap formation force, 2 mm gap formation force and maximum load. 30 hen second and third toe flexor profundus tendons were divided into 2 groups, each group of tendons were transected and repaired by core long-distance buired suture and Kessler's technique respectively. Information of tendon healing and tendon adhesion was observed in the 3rd, 4th and 6th weeks after operation.ResultsIn the group of using core long-distance buried suture technique, the gap formation, 2 mm gap formation and maximum load in were higher than that using Kessler's technique and Bunnell's technique, the effects of lessening adhesion and promoting tendon healing were better than that in the Kessler's technique group.ConclusionCore long-distance buried suture can offer great tensile strength needed by clinic, and allow early motion and lessen adhesion after operation.

Key words: tendons, biomechanics, suture technique, adhesion, animals, experiment