The chula knot: a new sliding locking knot with a special property.
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.eats.2014.05.007 and PMC identifier 4175540.
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Abstract
There are many types of sliding locking knots used in arthroscopic surgery. Each type has its advantages and disadvantages. This technical note describes a new sliding locking knot, the Chula knot. This knot has been used for arthroscopic shoulder surgery in more than 500 cases at our hospital. The Chula knot has a special property in that it can be unfastened and retightened in case of premature locking and unintended loop loosening. This retensioning ability cannot be found in other configurations of arthroscopic knots. The Chula knot also has other benefits: It has high ultimate tensile strength and is easy to tie.