A Biomechanical Comparison of Varying Base Knot Configurations with Different Overhand/Underhand Combinations of Reversing Half-Hitches on Alternating Posts After Basic Instructional Training.

Conclusions: Arthroscopic base knot configurations paired with different overhand/underhand stacking combinations of RHAPs yielded knot capable of secure tissue fixation. A short instructional training period appears to be sufficient for inexperienced individuals to learn easier base knot configurations, more challenging and complicated knots, however, may require training in a more gradual fashion. Clinical Relevance: The findings of this study provide information that the importance of hands-on experience for inexperienced individuals, such as residents, in performing arthroscopic knot tying, and that can lead to improving the securely constructed arthroscopic knots, which increase positive outcomes related to strengthened soft tissue to bone fixation of post-operative patients.Level of Evidence: V. PMID: 31413686 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Iowa orthopaedic journal - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Iowa Orthop J Source Type: research