Prevention of Knot Slippage with the Use of Cyanoacrylate Glue: A Mechanical Study
Purpose. To assess the effect of cyanoacrylate glue on knot slippage and strength in vitro . Methods. Ethibond 3/0 was tested using a tensile tester. A single drop of cyanoacrylate glue was applied to the knots. Seven knot configurations (10 samples each) were tested: (1) a surgeon's knot (S) p...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2013-04-01
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| Series: | Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/230949901302100117 |