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The Pretzel knot: a new simple locking slip-knot

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Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy Aims and scope

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Arthroscopic knot tying is an important part of arthroscopic shoulder surgery. The “Pretzel” knot is a new locking slip—knot, which is simple to learn and prepare. It can slide easily to maintain desired tension and can be locked by a simple maneuver.

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  1. Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey

    Mustafa Karahan

  2. Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Acibadem University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey

    Umut Akgun

  3. Saúde Atlântica Clinic, Minho and Porto University, Porto, Portugal

    Joao Espregueira-Mendes

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Karahan, M., Akgun, U. & Espregueira-Mendes, J. The Pretzel knot: a new simple locking slip-knot. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 18, 412–414 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00167-009-0984-9

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