It is the obligation of surgeons to acquire the knowledge and skills before applying to their patients. Jul 22, 2016 arthroscopic knot tying michell ruizsuarez knot tying is an essential skill that every surgeon should master before actually participating in a surgery, whatever this may be. For this purpose, the ends of the suture are withdrawn from the body. Dry lab demonstration of modified tennessee slider knot and static knot. When the recommended configuration of a knot, ascertained by mechanical performance tests was compared to those used by boardcertified general surgeons, only 25% of the surgeons correctly used the appropriate knot construction.
Subsequent sections give precise instructions on the tying techniques for the various open and arthroscopic knots, including the square knot, the surgeons knot, half hitches, and sliding and nonsliding knots. Risk of glove perforation with arthroscopic knot tying. Pdf the techniques of arthroscopic knottying have been introduced and refined over the last decade for the purpose of providing orthopaedic surgeons. Use of a safety clamp when performing arthroscopic knot tying.
Risk of glove perforation with arthroscopic knot tying using different surgical gloves and hightensile strength sutures. Multiple studies have been presented that evaluate both suture characteristics and knot performance, but little attention has been paid to the basics of arthroscopic knot tying and the technical considerations of suture management when performing arthroscopic repairs. Investigation has shown this knot pusher design to be very effective in achieving loop security during arthroscopic knot tying. For any new knot tying technique, it is always recommended to proceed in a stepwise, systematic. Comparison of ultrasonic suture welding and traditional. Arthroscopic knot tying principles and instruments, operative. Knot security is the ability of the knot to resist slippage under an applied load, and loop security is the ability of the suture loop to remain tight, as the knot is tied. Arthroscopic knottying techniques musculoskeletal key. The sliding knots were then compared to a static surgeons knot for strength and loop security. Orthopedics the purpose of this study was to compare the location of the suture breakage between tying by hand vs with a safety clamp, needle driver. Orthopaedic residents improve confidence and knottying speed.
In this study, 23 surgeons in training graded 10 arthroscopic knots with regard to ease of learning and tying using a 10cm visual analog scale for no. The knots were tied on an arthroscopic knottying simulator using standard arthroscopic portals and knot pusher. Fundamentals of arthroscopic surgery training fast curriculum v watch the videos that demonstrate the application of interventional arthroscopic skills in procedures such as resection of tissue and removal of loose bodies. Loop securities of arthroscopic slidingknot techniques when the. The current investigation evaluated knot properties using 3 highstrength suture materials tied in 5 common arthroscopic knot con. Periodic observation of skills in operating rooms and arthroscopy courses show very irregular performance in knot tying along with limited knowledge of suture. The effect of residency training on arthroscopic knot. Use of a safety clamp when performing arthroscopic knot.
The techniques of arthroscopic knottying have been introduced and refined over the last decade for the purpose of providing orthopaedic surgeons with a reliable means of securing arthroscopic capsular, labral, and tendon repairs within the shoulder. The techniques of arthroscopic knot tying have been introduced and refined over the last decade for the purpose of providing orthopaedic surgeons with a reliable means of securing arthroscopic capsular, labral, and tendon repairs within the shoulder. This knot can slip when only one loop is under a load. Three arthroscopic knots, the samsung medical center smc, the weston, and the surgeons knot, were taught to 16 orthopaedic surgery residents. Arthroscopic knot tying requires practice and attention to detail, especially tying the 3 reversing halfhitches on alternating posts rhaps in a knot. A knot k is formed using the ends s1, s2 of the suture. Module 6 arthroscopic knot tying howardsweeney,md problemidentificationandneedsassessmentidentificationoftargetedlearners. Experiment 1 three sliding arthroscopic knots tennessee slider. However, in the literature there are few published descriptions of suturehandling techniques, even though they are fundamental to arthroscopic knot tying.
Routine and reproducible arthroscopic knot tying remains one of the most difficult skills for the novice arthroscopist to master when creating a stable rotator cuff repair construct. This skill can be mastered by following basic principles, practice, and attention to detail. Pdf arthroscopic knottying techniques researchgate. Each module can be used to practice basic hand eye abilities with the. Sliding or nonsliding arthroscopic knots for shoulder surgery. How to tie 20 of the most useful knots paracord 550 mil spec. Arthroscopic repair of fullthickness tears of the rotator cuff. Fundamentals of arthroscopic surgery training fast curriculum. A medical instrument c has arms 1 and 2 for openings and closing opposed jaws 3,4.
Integral suturehandling techniques for arthroscopic. The sliding knot is widely preferred over the nonsliding knot, with numerous publications describing knot configurations. There are many options for arthroscopic knots including the type of knot and suture material used. Equally important, but usually overlooked, is the tightness of the suture loop loop. Shoulder how to technique arthroscopic knot tying mary lloyd ireland,md, sliding knots, non sliding knots,shoulder model, etc. This knot does not easily jam so it is easy to untie even after it has been tightened under a load. When surgeons tie locking sliding knots in singlerow rotator cuff. The west point knot is a slidinglocking arthroscopic knot that is relatively easy to learn and has excellent knot security.
Arthroscopic knot tying is a crucial foundation in the field of arthroscopic surgery. Aug, 2014 shoulder how to technique arthroscopic knot tying mary lloyd ireland,md, sliding knots, non sliding knots,shoulder model, etc. It can be used to form a nonslip loop in the middle of a line. Knot strength and loop security university of washington.
Four arthroscopic sliding knots including the roeder, weston, smc, and tennessee. After forming the knot, the suture ends are inserted through the respective fairs of openings. This arrangement simulates arthroscopic visualization. The sutures are cut using the elite double hook suture scissors figure 6c. When selecting the appropriate arthroscopic knot for each pro cedure, surgeons should understand the difference between lock ing and nonlocking knots. The clinical outcome can be improved with solid understanding of its principle and proficiency on its technique.
D espite a recent increase in the popularity of knotless suture anchors, arthroscopic knot tying remains an invaluable and important skill. Arthroscopic knot tying principles and instruments. The west point knot is a commonly used arthroscopic knot. The development of arthroscopic shoulder reconstructive procedures has required the passage of sutures and tying of knots down a cannula. Arthroscopic surgery, especially shoulder arthroscopy, represents a challenge for a good knot tying technique. This allows the surgeon to form a proper surgical knot. The bowline on a bight is a common knot often used in activities such as climbing, caving, and emergency rescue. Arthroscopic knottying techniques are an integral part of arthroscopic.
Arthroscopic knottying techniques article pdf available in operative techniques in sports medicine 122. Prior to developing the topic of arthroscopic knot tying, some knot terms should be clarified. The knot tails were then cut to a length of 5 cm and placed into deidentified. According to the recommendations on arthroscopic knot tying techniques 20, this is used to place the inner cannula opening just in front of the knot position. Oct 01, 2004 orthopedic surgeons must be proficient with many arthroscopic procedures. Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair with the elite shoulder. In this case, we describe the basic fundamentals of performing a roeder knot with 3 alternating half hitches to anchor the labrum to the glenoid in the setting of an. Secure arthroscopic repair of rotator cuff tears and bankart lesions requires tight knots knot security. Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair with the elite shoulder system. Pdf on apr 18, 2018, ahmet emrah acan and others published knots in orthopedic surgery. The heightened popularity of arthroscopic surgery has resulted in a dramatic increase in the number of commonly used arthroscopic knots.
Fast stands for fundamentals of arthroscopic surgery training. Despite recent advances in both suture welding and knotless anchor technology, arthroscopic knot tying still remains the most popular method of fixation when. Additional half hitch is necessary for knot tying in. Jul 18, 2014 dry lab demonstration of modified tennessee slider knot and static knot. Watch video that demonstrates suture anchors placement techniques and provides tips for a safe and efficient procedure. Each knot was tied in triplicate at two sessions 1 week apart.
Ultrasonic suture welding of nylon suture offers an alternative to hand knot tying that may allow the orthopaedic surgeon to place consistent and reliable suture loops in an allarthroscopic manner. The challenges are because of the limited surgical space and the distance that a knot. At the most basic level, consistent and secure tissue repair with arthroscopic knots is an essential skill. The aim of this study is to evaluate which of three arthroscopic knots are most reliably taught to and executed by residents at varying levels of training.
Jul 14, 2017 in a square knot 11, rather than applying equal tension to both limbs, if tension is applied to only one limb, it becomes a sliding knot formed of an overhand and underhand half hitch loop s. The elite full loop knot manipulator is inserted through the posterior portal and used to tie a knot figure 6a. In arthroscopic tissue repair, the final step is achieving adequate tissue approximation with a secure knot. Although a simple procedure, arthroscopic knot tying is significantly more complex than open knot tying because it involves securing the suture in a limited space in which suture manipulation may be difficult. The purpose of this study was to investigate the mechanical characteristics of arthroscopic knots, focusing on the effect of tying additional reversed half hitches on alternating posts rhaps during knot tying. Fiberwire suture fibertape suture retriever swivelock rotator cuff reconstruction or repair speedbridge speedfix fully autoclavable shoulder instability and slap repair soft tissue grasper reusable retrieves or delivers suture arthroscopic or open shoulder reconstruction or repair suture retrieval and manipulation. 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. Unlike open shoulder surgery techniques, arthroscopic knots are generally formed outside the joint with the suture already passed through the anchoring device. It is the knot of choice by the orthopaedic surgeons listed on this technique and is the knot currently taught at their teaching institutions. All knots were tied by the same surgeon to minimize variability in the samples.
Objective assessment of knottying proficiency with the. Initial loop and knot security of arthroscopic knots using. Open and arthroscopic techniques find, read and cite all the research you need on researchgate. A new slip knot for arthroscopic shoulder surgery is described. The knots were tied on an arthroscopic knot tying simulator using standard arthroscopic portals and knot pusher.
Upon completion, the knots were carefully slid off of the arthroscopic testing apparatus without violating the integrity of the knot. To prevent nomenclature errors, begin by identifying the postlimb and looplimb. D espite a recent increase in the popularity of knotless suture anchors,arthroscopic knot tying remains an invaluable and important skill. Arthroscopic knot tying principles and instruments arthroscopic knot tying principles and instruments walker, j. Among the series of arthroscopic knots tested duncan loop, nickys knot, tennessee slider, smc, roeder knot, weston knot, each knot was tied and tested with and without a series of three reversing halfhitches on alternating posts rhaps. Fundamentals of arthroscopic surgery training fast. If you have access to a journal via a society or association membership, please browse to your society journal, select an article to view, and follow the instructions in this box. The two free ends of any given suture are referred to as limbs. According to the recommendations on arthroscopic knottying techniques 20, this is used to place the inner cannula opening just in front of the knot position.
Arthroscopic knots can be broadly characterized as. Essential principles of tying secure arthroscopic knots 01. Tying secure knots is essential in arthroscopic surgery. Each participant tied 5 sequential knots using an arthroscopic knottying station. Fundamentals of arthroscopic surgery training fast workstation with opaque dome and lightemitting diode penlight. Access to society journal content varies across our titles. Repeat knot tying process assess stability of repair figure 4 figure 4 assess the stability of the repair figure 3 1. Therefore, the roeder knot has emerged as a preferred knot tying technique amongst orthopedic surgeons, especially in the setting of arthroscopic shoulder stabilization procedures. Successful reapproximation of tissues using arthroscopic suturing techniques is an essential skill for the reconstructive surgeon. The basic objectives of tying an arthroscopic knot are to. An inexpensive usb camera is directed at the knottying mandrel, and the image is displayed on a laptop computer. The knot is tightened by advancing the knot manipulator into a past point position figure 6b.
This invention relates to arthroscopic andor endoscopic surgery and more particularly, to a method of performing a surgical procedure and a surgical appliance useful in. This article details the appropriate manner in which to tie this knot. Integral suturehandling techniques for arthroscopic sliding. For any new knot tying technique, it is always recommended to proceed in a. A method for closing an incision i deep within a patients body b with a suture s. There are special instruments to aid the surgeon in knot tying, knot tensioning, and suture cutting. Arthroscopic knots can be broadly characterized as either sliding or nonsliding knots.
Before testing, knots were soaked in normal saline at 37c for 5 minutes to simulate an arthroscopic environment. The basics of knot biomechanics are explained, highlighting the risk of failure of knots and sutures if their capacities are exceeded. This chapter presents the basic informa tion and skills necessary to tie arthroscopic knots in a simple, reliable, and reproducible manner. Sawbones fast training system helps improve the psychomotor skills required to perform a variety of arthroscopic procedures.