SUTURE REMOVAL

To meet at least 70% of periosteal re-attachment sutures must stay at least 4 weeks.

To stay that long a monofilament must be used.

 

monofilament non resorbable

(nylon, ptfe)

after 4 weeks embedded into the flaps, difficult to remove

 

 

SUTURE KNOTS

flat knot: cross your hands

role forward when short end is in front

role backward when short end is in the back