title: Single-hand tying of the surgeon's or friction knot.
abstract: Described is a new method for single-hand tying of the Surgeon's or Friction Knot, which is essentially a modification of the basic knot-tying technique, involving the formation of an inside loop. It is recommended for obtaining secure knots with synthetic suture materials.
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D013536:Suture Techniques