What’s this suture good for?

Figure of 8, it's called. 1. It's useful when it's difficult to control bleeding from the edges of the incision 2. Works better than simple interrupted or simple vertical mattress, when sutures are cutting through the edges of the incision/wound

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The figure-of-8 suture. It is a versatile suture commonly used to provide strong tissue approximation and hemostasis, especially in areas prone to tension or bleeding. It is often employed in closing wounds over joints, securing deep tissue layers, or ligating bleeding vessels, such as in oral surgery, orthopedic procedures, or vascular repairs. Its unique pattern, resembling the number "8", distributes tension more evenly across the wound edges, reducing the risk of tissue strangulation and necrosis compared to simple interrupted sutures.

We use it dental surgery

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Hemostasis

Figure of 8. Stops uterine bleeds

Aortic / vascular wounds

Obviously ! 😅

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