The HU knot: a new sliding knot for arthroscopic surgery.
biomechanical · Level V
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Abstract
Sliding knots are commonly used in arthroscopic knot tying. The Surgical knot as a hand-tied knot is very secure. We found that the Surgical knot could be used as a sliding knot. We have modified the Surgical knot to include a self-locking loop. A new sliding knot for arthroscopic surgery, the HU knot, is described. By tensioning the loop strand, the self-locking loop creates a snug knot without sliding backward. The HU knot provides great security.
Medical subject headings
- Arthroscopy
- Suture Techniques