Enhancing knot security by heat treatment of knot ears

Authors
Tadje, JP Kahler, DM Green, CW Rodeheaver, GT Edlich, RF
Citation
Jp. Tadje et al., Enhancing knot security by heat treatment of knot ears, J BIOMED MR, 48(4), 1999, pp. 479-481
Citations number
5
Categorie Soggetti
Multidisciplinary
Journal title
JOURNAL OF BIOMEDICAL MATERIALS RESEARCH
ISSN journal
00219304 → ACNP
Volume
48
Issue
4
Year of publication
1999
Pages
479 - 481
Database
ISI
SICI code
0021-9304(199908)48:4<479:EKSBHT>2.0.ZU;2-B
Abstract
Heat treatment of the ears of knotted sutures markedly enhances knot securi ty. Using coated polyester sutures commonly used in arthroscopic surgery, h eat treatment of the knot ears allows secure knot construction to be achiev ed 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. (C) 1 999 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.