Locking loop sutures are placed (Figure 6) along with a simple “leader” stitch close to the socket. This stitch will lead the meniscus tissue into the socket during tensioning.

To assemble the double lasso, load the 0 PDS suture in the 18-gauge by 3.50-inch spinal needle and loop the 0 PDS suture around the heel of the bevel (point is opposite the tip of the bevel) ...

Historically, sutures were used to repair the meniscus in an open ligament procedure. ... The vertical loop suture proves to be twice as strong as the horizontal loop suture.

We prefer using a locking loop type of suture (on both sides) with a #5 Ethibond and direct repair (Figure 12). (Enlarge Image) Direct repair of the medial collateral ligament.

A polyethylene‑based suture loop, threaded with an oblong metal button, is then inserted through the tunnel (and the vacant hole in a fracture fixation plate, if used) using a needle. After it has ...

Original Article from The New England Journal of Medicine — Non Loop Suture Holding Needles. Skip to main content. The New England Journal of Medicine NEJM; NEJM Evidence; NEJM AI; NEJM Catalyst; ...

Via Surgical has developed the FasTouch suture fixation system, a novel lockable, closed-loop suture that combines the ease of deployment and speed of tacks and anchors with the stronger hold of ...

From the surgical clinic of the Massachusetts Homeopathic Hospital and the Evans Memorial for Clinical Research and Preventive Medicine. For record and address of author see "This Week's Issue ...