Orthopaedic Resident Arthroscopic Knot-Tying Skills Are Improved Using a Training Program and Knot-Tying Workstation.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To quantify an orthopaedic trainee's ability to tie arthroscopic knots before and after a short cadaveric-based arthroscopy training period using a commercially available knot-tying workstation.

Methods

During a weeklong cadaveric arthroscopic training camp, 15 third- and fourth-year orthopaedic residents were evaluated using a commercially available benchtop knot-tying workstation. At the beginning of the week (baseline), each participant was asked to tie 3 knots of his or her choice backed up by 3 half-hitches using nonabsorbable suture. Successful knots fit the sizer and elongated less than 3 mm after application of a 15-lb load. Afterward, residents watched a video demonstrating a sample knot and were encouraged to practice over the ensuing days. At the end of th

SUBMITTER: Otlans PT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8220621 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature