Knots in Orthopedic Surgery: Open and Arthroscopic Techniques (Paperback, Softcover Repri)

Basic Sciences: Terminology.- Biological properties of suture materials.- Mechanical properties of suture materials.- Biomechanics in knot tying.- Failure modes of knots and sutures. Open Knot Tying: Square knot.- Surgeon`s knot.- Half hitches.- Sliding knots.- Fracture reduction and fixation by knots. Arthroscopic Knot Tying: Arthroscopic instruments.- Soft tissue handling in arthroscopic surgery.- Suture manipulation in arthroscopic surgery.- Half hitches.- Non-sliding knots.- Sliding knots. Literature review: Suture materials.- Arthroscopic knots.