The Effects of the TSOL Knot on the Repair Strength and Gliding Resistance Following Flexor Tendon Repair.
Charlotte E BerryLorenzo MazzucchelliRamona L ReisdorfSteven L MoranChunfeng ZhaoPublished in: The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume (2022)
In surgical repair of flexor tendons, there is substantial interest in maximizing strength while minimizing friction. This study shows the potential utility of the TSOL knot to increase repair strength while decreasing gliding resistance, particularly in 2-strand repairs.
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