title: The SMC knot--a new slip knot with locking mechanism.
abstract: A new slip knot for arthroscopic surgery, the SMC knot, is described. By pulling the post strand, a self-locking loop is created. By tensioning the loop strand, the self-locking loop creates a snug knot without sliding backward. The SMC knot is simple and has a low profile. With a nonabsorbable suture, it provides great knot security.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Seoul, Korea. sh5555k@samsung.co.kr
authors.forename: S H
authors.initials: SH
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.forename: K I
authors.initials: KI
authors.lastname: Ha
mesh_terms: D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000379:methods*; D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D006801:Humans; D012785:Shoulder Joint / Q000601:surgery; D013536:Suture Techniques; D013537:Sutures
chemical_list: D001672:Biocompatible Materials