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The West Point Knot: A Sliding-Locking Arthroscopic Knot.

ABSTRACT: Despite the advent of sutureless technology, knot tying remains an important skill for any arthroscopist. When one is choosing which knot to tie, there are a variety of options, with each possessing its own inherent strengths and weaknesses. The West Point knot is a sliding-locking arthroscopic knot that is relatively easy to learn and has excellent knot security. This article details the appropriate manner in which to tie this knot.

SUBMITTER: Wolfe JA

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6073083 | biostudies-other | 2018 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-other

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The West Point Knot: A Sliding-Locking Arthroscopic Knot.

Wolfe Jared A JA Pickett Adam M AM Van Blarcum Gregory G Owens Brett D BD Giuliani Jeffrey J Posner Matthew M Dickens Jonathan F JF

Arthroscopy techniques 20180604 7

Despite the advent of sutureless technology, knot tying remains an important skill for any arthroscopist. When one is choosing which knot to tie, there are a variety of options, with each possessing its own inherent strengths and weaknesses. The West Point knot is a sliding-locking arthroscopic knot that is relatively easy to learn and has excellent knot security. This article details the appropriate manner in which to tie this knot. ...[more]

PMID: 30094137

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