title: Arthroscopic knot tying on a single suture limb in case of a torn suture.
abstract: During arthroscopic knot tying, one of the suture limbs may break before completion of the knot. With a single suture limb left, it may not be possible to secure the knot against slipping, and the surgeon may be forced to use an additional anchor to obtain a secure repair. We present a tool and method that allow completion of the knot on a single suture limb. Alternatively, the method can be used to perform all-inside endoscopic or arthroscopic knot tying without removal of the instrument from the body.
authors: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Zurich, Balgrist, Zurich, Switzerland.
authors: Dominik C
authors: DC
authors: Meyer
authors: Christian
authors: C
authors: Gerber
mesh_terms: D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000379:methods*; D004724:Endoscopy / Q000379:methods; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D012785:Shoulder Joint / Q000601:surgery; D013536:Suture Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation