Arxa Tendon Suture

Arx tendon suture is a method of surgically joining the ends of a torn tendon using two pairs of threads passed through the thickness of the tendon and tied with knots on its surface.

With this type of suture, the surgeon pierces the tendon on both sides of the rupture line, passes the threads through the holes formed so that the ends of the threads extend to the surface of the tendon. The threads are then tied in knots on the surface, thus connecting the ends of the torn tendon.

The advantage of the arc suture is the reliable fixation of the ends of the tendon due to the passage of threads through its thickness. This allows you to reduce the tension in the suture area and reduce the risk of divergence of the tendon ends in the postoperative period. In addition, this type of suture ensures an accurate comparison of the ends of the torn tendon.

The Arx tendon suture is most often used for injuries to the tendons of the hand, foot, as well as for ruptures of the Achilles tendon. It allows you to achieve good functional results in restoring the integrity of the tendon.

Arc(A)c (Arck/Ark) - a type of surgical treatment (including surgical prosthetics) of joints; modern method of intra-articular joint replacement. This technique is also called tendon sutures. One of the most popular options for this type of connection is the Arx procedure for fixing ligament injuries. This technique is useful for the reconstruction of large joints (eg, elbow and knee) and in numerous metaplastic surgeries. It is used when it comes to the reconstruction of large joints after damage to tendons that give mobility, which must be restored with artificial structures.