Abstract

The art of basic wound suturing

Author(s): Mr Lyndon William Mason,Dr Sheetal P S Rao,Mr David Baker FRCS,Mr Lyndon Mason

This article outlines a comprehensive overview of basic wound suturing – a vital clinical skill required of almost all practicing physicians and surgeons. In this article we cover subjects such as types of suture material and needles, sutures sizes, suture techniques, nail bed sutures, instrument handling, postoperative care and suture alternatives.