Knot Security- How is it Affected by Suture Technique, Material, Size, and Number of Throws?

Performance of sliding knots in monofilament and multifilament suture material

J.B. Trimbos, E.J.C. van Rijssel, P. J. Klopper · Obstetrics and Gynecology · 1986 · 97 citations

Natural Sciences, Materials Science, Orthopaedic Surgery +10

Strength of knots in surgery in relation to type of knot, type of suture material and dimension of suture thread.

H Tera, C Åberg · PubMed · 1977 · 91 citations

Dentistry, Orthopaedic Surgery, Surgery +14

Knot security and tensile strength of suture materials

Danielle M. Marturello, Michael McFadden, R. Avery Bennett et al. · Veterinary Surgery · 2013 · 90 citations

Veterinary Medicine, Surgery, Veterinary Surgery +13

Knot Security of Suture Materials

Eberhard Rosin, Gail M. Robinson · Veterinary Surgery · 1989 · 83 citations

Medicine, Plastic Surgery, Surgery +12

Mechanical performance of square knots and sliding knots in surgery: A comparative study

E.J.C. van Rijssel, J. Baptist Trimbos, M.H. Booster · American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology · 1990 · 82 citations

Medicine, Orthopaedic Surgery, Surgery +5