Suture-Based Debris Behavior in the Draining Lymph Nodes of a Porcine Knee: A Study of Silicone, Polyethylene and Carbon

• Main Authors: F. Alan Barber, M.D., F.A.C.S (Author), David B. Spenciner, P.E., Sc.M., M.B.A (Author), Brett G. Zani, Ph.D (Author), Raffaele Melidone, D.V.M., D.A.C.V.P (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2019-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Purpose: To determine whether debris from a silicone core suture has an observable intra-articular or extra-articular impact or can be shown to migrate into the lymphatic system. Methods: Using a porcine stifle joint model, 2 study groups were created: 1 group used silicone-suture particles created...