Properties of Some Newly Developed Textile Surgical Sutures

Volume 4 - Issue 4

Krishna Kumar V¹ and Gokarneshan N²*

Received: July 13, 2020;   Published: July 20, 2020

DOI: 10.32474/SJO.2020.04.000195

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Abstract

The article reviews the recent research trends in textile sutures. Attempt has been made to predict the braiding parameters that can lead to sutures with optimal mechanical performances for specific surgical intervention. The braiding parameters include yarn count and machine settings. Effects of yarn characteristics and machine parameters on a polyamide braid mechanical property have also been studied. Drug loaded PLA suture has been one most potential surgery material to help wounds healing. The loaded drug amounts and sustained drug release effect were a vital part for PLA suture. In this research drug-loaded microspheres and finishing bath were prepared to ensure more drug particles loaded on PLA suture. Moreover, sustained drug release effect and mechanical properties of PLA suture were also observed.

Keywords: Textile sutures; polylactic acid; drug release; mechanical properties; polyamide braid; prediction model

Abstract| Introduction| Studies on Mechanical Performances of Braided Polyamide Sutures| Properties of Poly (Lactic Acid) (PLA) Suture Loaded with PLA Microspheres Enclosed Drugs| Conclusion| References|