Biomechanical Comparison of Lasso, Pulvertaft Weave, and Side-by-Side Tendon Repairs

Abstract

The strength of the lasso tendon repair compared well with the Pulvertaft weave and was more convenient to perform. Side-by-side repair was inferior because of its low maximum load. This study suggests that lasso repair may be an alternative to the Pulvertaft weave in tendon grafts and transfers.