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Tyler M Muffly1, Nathan Kow, Imran Iqbal

  • 1Center for Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery, Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women's Health Institute, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio 44195, USA. tylermuffly@hotmail.com

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The optimal surgical knot requires 5 throws for maximum security and tensile strength, regardless of suture material. Increasing throws beyond 5 does not improve knot security, while 4 throws increase the risk of untying.

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Area of Science:

  • Surgical Techniques
  • Biomaterials Science
  • Orthopedic Surgery

Background:

  • Knot security is crucial in surgical procedures to ensure successful outcomes.
  • The number of throws in surgical knots can influence their mechanical properties and reliability.
  • Optimizing knot construction is essential for preventing complications such as suture slippage or loosening.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the optimal number of throws for surgical square knots to ensure maximum knot security.
  • To evaluate the impact of varying numbers of throws on the tensile strength and untying rate of surgical knots.
  • To assess if suture material type influences the optimal number of throws for knot security.

Main Methods:

  • Square knots were created using 0-gauge coated polyester, polydioxanone, polypropylene, and polyglactin 910 sutures.
  • Knots were tied with 3, 4, 5, or 6 throws and subjected to tensile testing after soaking in saline.
  • The tension at failure and likelihood of untying were recorded for each knot configuration.

Main Results:

  • Knots with 4, 5, or 6 throws demonstrated significantly higher tension at failure compared to knots with 3 throws (p < 0.05).
  • No significant difference in tensile strength was observed between knots with 4, 5, or 6 throws (p > 0.05).
  • Knots with 4 throws were significantly more prone to untying than those with 5 or 6 throws (p < 0.01).

Conclusions:

  • Five throws provide optimal knot security, maximizing tensile strength and minimizing the rate of untying under laboratory conditions.
  • The optimal number of throws for surgical knots is independent of the suture material used.
  • These findings suggest a standardized approach to knot tying for enhanced surgical safety.