The SMC Knot Sliding knot with locking mechanism Arthroscopic Knot Tying

See Reverse Flipping Technique to secure the knot Presented by Aony Zacharias, MD PGY4, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine University of Kentucky College of Medicine Mary Lloyd Ireland, MD Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine University of Kentucky College of Medicine Arthroscopic Knot Tying To be Published in Cole Chahla: Surgical Techniques of the Shoulder, Elbow, and Knee in Sports Medicine Other Resources PMID: 10882457 DOI: Abstract A new slip knot for arthroscopic surgery, the SMC knot, is described. By pulling the post strand, a selflocking loop is created. By tensioning the loop strand, the selflocking loop creates a snug knot without sliding backward. The SMC knot is simple and has a low profile. With a nonabsorbable suture, it provides great knot security. Affiliation 1Department of Orthopaedic S