The Pretzel knot: a new simple locking slip-knot.
Arthroscopic knot tying is an important part of arthroscopic shoulder surgery. The "Pretzel" knot is a new locking slip-knot, which is simple to learn and prepare. It can slide easily to maintain desired tension and can be locked by a simple maneuver.
Karahan
Mustafa
M
Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey. mustafa@karahan.dr.tr
Akgun
Umut
U
Espregueira-Mendes
Joao
J
D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D012785:Shoulder Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D013536:Suture Techniques