Now the knot is ready to be slipped over the two clamps on the pedicle (a second method of applying the knot; very useful in areas of limited access). The leading end of the material is brought “under” the two lines of ligature just placed.

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Introduction
Methodology: figure 1
Methodology: figure 2
Methodology: figure 3
Methodology: figure 4
Applying a Miller's knot: step 1
Applying a Miller's knot: step 2
Applying a Miller's knot: step 3
Case study: step 1
Case study: step 2
Case study: step 3
Comparison to traditional technique