Made available in DSpace on 2022-04-29T02:56:40Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 0 Previous issue date: 2011-01-01; Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects on the mechanical properties of rats' calcaneus tendons, of repair arrangements using suture material in the absence of any healing process. Method: Twelve male Wistar rats were used. They were subjected to placement of a modified Kessler sutu...