The effect of pulsed lavage irrigation on suture knot security

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of low-pressure and pulsed lavage irrigation on suture knot security. Methods: Ninety-tied suture loops were measured for baseline circumference and then subjected to no irrigation, bulb syringe irrigation, or pulsed lavage irrigation. T...

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Main Authors: Andrew Golz, Jonathan Yun, Nickolas Garbis, Dane Salazar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2020-01-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2309499019888129