An alternative model for teaching tendon repair and surgical skills in plastic surgery

In the article we will describe the use of a simple, reproducible and practical urinary catheter model for tendon repair simulation. The structure of the model gives a satisfactory imitation of a tendon's texture, contour and flexibility. This model is easily stored and disposed of. It is free...

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Main Authors: S. Abdulal, Obi Onyekwelu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2016-03-01
Series:JPRAS Open
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352587815000595