Suture Size

Question 1

10-0, 9-0, 8-0

Answer 1

Typically used in delicate sx; Optho, small damaged nerves in hand

Question 2

7-0, 6-0

Answer 2

Used for repairing small vessels and arteries; vascular grafts (carotid, liver & kidney transplants

Question 3

5-0, 4-0

Answer 3

Used for larger vessel repair; Skin closures

Question 4

3-0, 2-0

Answer 4

Skin closure when there is alot of tension on the tissue; closure of muscle layers; bowel repairs

Question 5

0, 1

Answer 5

Closure of fascia in abd sx, joint capsule in knee and hip sx, deep layers in back sx

Question 6

2, 5

Answer 6

For repair of tendons or other high tension structures in large ortho cases