Surgical or traumatic wounds require closing. Sutures are medical tools that help close a wound. They reduce the risk of infection and support the healing process. For example, a dentist who has to ...

From the ER to the OR, sutures are more than just stitches—they’re a critical part of healing. Choosing the right material, using sterile technique, and avoiding common errors can mean the difference ...

The robotic suture features a shorter suture length and needle enhancements tailored to robotic techniques in microsurgery.

As the authors detail, PNI is a prevalent neurological condition that often causes permanent sensory and motor dysfunction, ...

‌Absorbable sutures, also known as dissolvable stitches, are sutures that can naturally dissolve and be absorbed by the body as a wound heals. Not all wounds are sealed with absorbable sutures.

Injuries to the meniscus are among the most common knee injuries and they are the most common reason for surgery performed by orthopedic surgeons. The meniscus has well-established biomechanical ...

The goal of strabismus surgery is to align the eyes to promote fusion, recover binocular vision, enlarge the field of diplopia-free vision, and restore normal eye contact. Despite accurate ...

“You can use thread, dental floss, even the hair from a horse’s tail,” says Cheryl Lowry, a physician and deputy director at the Center for Polar Medical Operations at the University of Texas Medical ...