The Pretzel knot: a new simple locking slip-knot.

Karahan, Mustafa; Akgun, Umut; Espregueira-Mendes, Joao · Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc · 2010

basic_science · Level V

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Abstract

Arthroscopic knot tying is an important part of arthroscopic shoulder surgery. The "Pretzel" knot is a new locking slip-knot, which is simple to learn and prepare. It can slide easily to maintain desired tension and can be locked by a simple maneuver.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy