Are Suture Tape Knots as Secure as Standard Suture? A Biomechanical Study.

Background: Few studies have investigated the biomechanical performance of flat-braided suture tapes versus round-braided sutures after being knotted.

Purpose: To compare the loop security and knot strength of a standard round-braided suture with 3 commercially available flat-braided suture tapes using 2 types of arthroscopic knots.

Study Design: Controlled laboratory study.