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Suture and Knotting Techniques

Knotting Expert Club

Because we are aware of the importance of a correct knotting technique as a final stage of a successful surgery, we would like to invite you to join the first Knotting Expert Club, specially created for those who believe that a good recovery starts with a "strong and well tied up knot".

Are you ready to become an EXPERT?

Discover how to improve your knotting and suturing skills by using our self-learning knotting training book, video tutorials, glossary and e-book.

Basic knotting training

Selecting the knot to be used is not an easy choice and has to be decided according to a series of factors of which the most important are:
 

  • The tissue or organ to be sutured.
  • The depth of the wound: When the wound is located in a place of limited access, we might need a knotting technique that requires a finger or an instrument.
  • The amount of tension that the wound will eceive postoperatively.
  • The sutures's material and structure. – This is an important issue, as it will determine the number of throws needed to hold the knot.
  • The desired cosmetic results.
Download our knotting training book now
Impression of the surgical suture knotting training book

Video tutorials from "Basic knots in surgery" by Torres Recio, MD

Combined surgeon's knot (with one hand)

Knotting with instruments (carrier above)

Knotting with instruments (carrier beneath)

Knotting with one hand (index finger technique)

Knotting with one hand (middle finger technique)

Knotting with two hands (thumb technique)

Running knot

Self-locking knot

Surgeon's knot (with instruments)

Surgeon's knot (with one hand)