The Krackow Stitch: A Biomechanical Evaluation of Changing the Number of Loops Versus the Number of Sutures

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Brian McKeon · Boston Sports & Shoulder Center

James F. Heming · Genesys Regional Medical Center

John P. Fulkerson · St. Cloud Orthopedic Associates

Abstract

Tendon fixation with gap formation or suture rupture is at risk of failure. This study identifies that increasing the number of sutures is more important than increasing the number of locking loops.

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Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation Shoulder Injury and Treatment Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques

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Published in: Arthroscopy The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery

Volume 22, Issue 1, pp. 33-37

DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2005.10.008

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The Krackow Stitch: A Biomechanical Evaluation of Changing the Number of Loops Versus the Number of Sutures

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