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Hypothesis: Using the running stitch technique, increasing stitch density improves suture performance to a certain stitch density limit. Stitch density is defined by number of stitches per cm Suture performance is indicated by smaller strain values Objectives: To quantify the stitch density limit using the derivative and ANOVA methods To determine the relationship between stitch density and average strain, fitting the data to a regression model
University of Pennsylvania
Department of Bioengineering
Proposed Results/Findings/Deliverables:
Average strain for each group will be calculated and used to create a graph of average strain versus stitch density. Stitch density limit will be quantified using two methods: Derivative of the regression model ANOVA and the Bonferroni test
Average Strain
Stitch Density
Potential Pitfalls:
Unequal distribution of load Limitation of camera resolution Presence of lateral deformation Difficulty stitching the higher densities No limit is reached
University of Pennsylvania Department of Bioengineering
Newly Purchased Equipment None All equipment and materials used are currently available in the lab. No new equipment was deemed necessary for performing the experiment.
University of Pennsylvania
Department of Bioengineering