Table 2 Assessment of one-handed knot-tying techniques
1 point | 2 points | 3 points | |
|---|---|---|---|
Tension of knot-tying cords during the method | Mostly loose | Mostly tight | Always tight |
Motion | Many unnecessary moves | Less unnecessary movement | No unnecessary movement |
Direction of the first knot | Wrong (knot failure) | Not ideal (knot failure) | Excellent |
Direction of knots | Always the same | Partially alternating | Alternating |
Positioning of the knot | Did not push down | Mostly pushed down | Always pushed down |
Respect of tissue | The magnetic hook elevated | The magnetic hook elevated slightly | The magnetic hook did not elevate |
Stability of the knot | Loose loop, fell off the hook | The knot slipped off the hook | Good stability, knot did not slip off the hook |
Time | 60 s< | 45-60 s | < 45 s |