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Two-Handed Knot Tying Technique for Arthroscopic Surgeries
1Luoyang Orthopedic Hospital of Henan Province & Orthopedic Hospital of Henan Province Henan University of Chinese Medicine Zhengzhou China.
Arthroscopy Techniques
|July 25, 2026
Summary
This study details a novel arthroscopic 2-handed knot tying technique for efficient tissue repair. The method enhances speed and precision in arthroscopic and open surgeries.
Area of Science:
- Surgical Techniques
- Orthopedics
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
Background:
- Knot tying is crucial for arthroscopic tissue repair and fixation.
- Arthroscopic knot tying is technically complex, exceeding open surgery due to space and execution demands.
- Existing literature often overlooks detailed execution techniques for arthroscopic knots.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a standardized arthroscopic 2-handed knot tying technique.
- To provide a foundational method for efficient arthroscopic and deep open tissue repair.
- To address the gap in literature regarding arthroscopic knot tying execution.
Main Methods:
- Description of a 2-handed knot tying technique utilizing a knot pusher.
- Emphasis on the coordinated action of both surgeon's hands.
- Comparison of the technique's stroke length to a compact engine piston stroke.
Main Results:
- The technique allows for a shorter, efficient stroke.
- Coordination of both hands leads to faster tying processes.
- The method is applicable to both arthroscopic and deep open tissue repairs.
Conclusions:
- The described 2-handed technique enhances efficiency and speed in arthroscopic knot tying.
- This method provides a valuable technical description for foundational arthroscopic procedures.
- The technique's adaptability extends its utility to open deep tissue repairs.
