Enhancing knot security by heat treatment of knot ears.
Heat treatment of the ears of knotted sutures markedly enhances knot security. Using coated polyester sutures commonly used in arthroscopic surgery, heat treatment of the knot ears allows secure knot construction to be achieved with a two throw granny (1 x 1) or square (1 = 1) knot. A heat source is being designed for secure knot construction in arthroscopic surgery.
Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Virginia Health Sciences Center, Charlottesville, Virginia 22908, USA.
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Tadje
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Kahler
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Green
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Rodeheaver
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Edlich
D001182:Arthroscopy; D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D006358:Hot Temperature; D006801:Humans; D066298:In Vitro Techniques; D008422:Materials Testing; D011091:Polyesters; D013536:Suture Techniques; D013537:Sutures; D013718:Tensile Strength
D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D011091:Polyesters