Knot Security 101: A Comprehensive Practical Review to Optimal Knot Configuration, Pulling Direction, Throw Count, and Tail Length
Elizabeth E. Bushong,
Jeffrey E. Janis
Abstract:Background:
Knots are the weakest structural point in a suture line and inevitably weaken almost all suture materials. This practical review critically evaluates the factors, such as suture material properties, gauge, configuration, throw count, and tail length, that affect knot security.
Methods:
A PubMed search between the years 1934 and 2023 identified relevant studies that addressed factors relating to knot security. Studies that investigated knots … Show more
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