Hydrostatic Comparison of Nonpenetrating Titanium Clips Versus Conventional Suture for Repair of Spinal Durotomies
Spine, 04/24/2012
Faulkner ND et al. – Nonpenetrating titanium clips provide a durotomy closure with immediate hydrostatic strength similar to intact dura whereas suture repair with either suture was significantly less robust. The use of titanium clips was more rapid than that of suture repair.



