Featuring more than 260 photographs and easy-to-follow outlined instructions, this manual is the first step-by-step "how-to" guide to arthroscopic knot tying. The authors explain the key concepts behind arthroscopic knot tying, show how to hold the suture and use the various knot-tying devices, and demonstrate all the steps necessary to tie a biomechanically sound arthroscopic knot. The book covers 30 arthroscopic knots that are appropriate for repairing injuries of the shoulder, elbow, knee, and ankle. Detailed instructions for tying each knot are presented side by side with clear photographs depicting each step.
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Introduction Knot-Tying Principles Knot Terminology Arthroscopic Knot Pushers Suture Properties Knot Types Knot Pushing and Pulling Tying Half Hitches Optimal Configuration of Half Hitches Post Switching Arthroscopic Knot-Tying Techniques Nonsliding Knots Sliding Knots Tennessee Slider Easy Knot Lafosse Knot Double Twist Knot Ratchet Knots Locking Knots Laparoscopic Knots Biomechanical Studie
