Kinesiology Suturres 100 MFFF

Simple Interrupted

If one stitch breaks off, the others keep it in tact. Used for simple skin cuts.

Continuous Running Stitches

Used for speed, long straight cuts.

Mattress Stitches (Horizontal)

Forces skin to flip outwards, (eversion) for better healing. Wide gaping wounds on thick skin.

Mattress Stitches (Vertical)

Forces skin to flip outwards, (eversion) for better healing. High tension wounds on thin skin.

Subcuticular Buried Stitches

Close deep wounds and reduce visible scarring, used for cosmetic surgeries (tummy tuck)

Figure of 8

Used to stop bleeding, and distributes tension, Used for hemorrhage control, and organ closure.

Corner

Protects blood supply, reduces scarring. V or Y shaped cuts.

Purse String

Reduces wound size and lowers infection risk, used for round cuts.

Lembert

Inverts the tissue for reinforcement, used for Gastrointestinal surgeries.

Organic

Absorbable material (silk, vicryl), Used for internal organs or deep tissue layers that need a second surgery to remove.

Synthetic

Non-absorbable material (Nylon, Prolene) Cause less tissue reaction and preferred for surface skin wounds.

Monofilament

Pros: Slides smoothly through tissue, reducing risk of infection. Cons: poorer knot security, stiff.

Braided

Pros: Higher knot security Cons: higher risk of infection due to bacteria clinging on material.