Live Class Knots & Suturing techniques by Dr. Ankita
KNOTS
Types Of Knots
Square Knot/ Reef Knot
→ The standard surgical knot is the reef knot (2 hand technique).
→ It is a secured knot
→ Consist of 2 throws
→ Crossing is done in each throw
→ 6-8 throws are required for security
→ Use- Vascular surgery
Granny’s Knot
→ Granny’s Knot is a slip knot.
→ 2 throws are taken without crossing.
Surgeon’s Knot
→ Surgeon’s knot is a secured knot.
→ Consist of 2 throws 2 wraps in first throw crossing occurs in each throw.
Other Knots
Half Hitch Knot Crossed Half Hitch Knot
Slip Knot
Extra Half Hitch on Reef Knot
SKIN SUTURING
Suture Characteristics
Five characteristics of any suture material
1. Physical structure
2. Strength
3. Tensile behavior
4. Absorbability
5. Biological behavior
Suturing
Skin Suture Bowel Anastomosis
→ Everted edges → Inverted edges
Instruments Used in
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