This may seem like a dry topic, however knowing how to choose and place the correct suture material and pattern is of fundamental importance to being a competent surgeon. The most complex surgery can all be for nothing if poor healing results due to poor technique and knowledge of the basics.
In this section we will cover the most common suture patterns used. Although there are many described in veterinary medicine, a good knowledge of a handful will see you through most situations that you will encounter. We will also discuss the different types of knots and how to perform them - an imperative part of surgery.