Arthroscopic Knot Tying: Mastering the Surgeon's One-Handed Knot
Peer review has expired on this program. It is the viewer’s responsibility to determine the educational value of this historical content.Peer review has expired on this program. It is the viewer’s responsibility to determine the educational value of this historical content.Knot tying is a critical component of reconstructive arthroscopic shoulder surgery. This video details an efficient and effective method of tying a surgeon's one-handed knot during arthroscopic surgery. The video covers how to master this technique, including making overhand and underhand throws, switching the post, sliding the throw using an arthroscopic knot-pusher, and past-point tightening to place and tension each half-hitch correctly. It also reviews the general principles of arthroscopic knot tying and compares various types of knots.