| Literature DB >> 9486346 |
J F De Beer1, K van Rooyen, A P Boezaart.
Abstract
Slip knots are commonly used for arthroscopic knot tying techniques. Nicky's knot is a "ratchet" knot. It is a one-way slip knot. It has excellent initial holding capacity, maintaining tension on soft tissue while additional hitches are being tied.Mesh:
Year: 1998 PMID: 9486346 DOI: 10.1016/s0749-8063(98)70133-1
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Arthroscopy ISSN: 0749-8063 Impact factor: 4.772