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What type of sutures are used for a thyroidectomy?
For a thyroidectomy, typically absorbable sutures, such as Vicryl or PDS, are used for closure of the incision. These sutures dissolve over time and do not need to be removed. Occasionally, skin staples may also be used for closure.
What are the 3 types of suture?
The three main types of sutures are absorbable, non-absorbable, and barbed sutures. Absorbable sutures are designed to break down over time and do not need to be removed. Non-absorbable sutures remain in the body permanently unless removed. Barbed sutures have small barbs that help hold the tissue together without the need for tying knots.
Can you have sutures on the inside?
The short answer is yes. Sutures are used to hold skin or parts of your body together. When they are used internally, they can be absorbable or non-absorbable sutures. Non-absorbable sutures can be left in the body for a number of reasons and usually to hold something together for life, like a vasectomy, and as the name suggest absorbable sutures will absorbe into your body over time and never need removing.
Suture in the knee?
Any more information? is it to do with taking the suture out or putting on in? or is it to do with what type or what size? best suture to put in (depending on the reason for it) is probably a 2/0 or 3/0 nylon.
How long do cat gut sutures need to stay in?
You need to check with you vet on that, it will vary.
What are the type of sutures?
There are absorbable sutures, such as the surgical gut and fascia lata. Then there are non-absorbable sutures, such as silk, cotton, wire, dacron, linen, silver wire clips, silkworm gut, mesh, and tantalum. For more information on these sutures visit: http://www.content4reprint.com/health/medical-information-different-types-of-sutures.htm
Is prolene sutures supposed to dissolve?
no, prolene ( Polypropylene ) sutures don't dessolve. they should be removed.
When do you need to get a knee brace?
When you get a knee injury.
How do you know if you need knee surgery?
Pain, discomfort, deformity, unstable knee and frequent locking of the knee will indicate the need for surgery
What sutures are used for septoplasty?
Don't get this procedure done unless you really really need to get it done. I have had this procedure done twice. The first time the doctor fixed my left side, then I am having problems with the right side. So 2 days ago I had the procedure repeated to fix the right side, now my left side is messed up, and the doctor put a splint in when I told him I did not want a splint in my nose. The splint hurts like hell, and he messed up my nose.
Do you need to wear a knee brace for running if you have had knee injuries?
Knee braces can be very beneficial if you have had knee injuries in the past and you may find that you will need this for activities such as running. The best way to find out if you need a knee brace would be to contact your Doctor or Physio Therapist who will be able access if this will be needed.
How long does cat wear cone after declawing?
Normally until the sutures come out, which is around 10-14 days. Most cats take out their own sutures :0). You can also take off the cone and try putting a bitter apple cream around the suture area, not on the sutures but around it to keep the cat from licking at the suture area excessively. Best to do what your Veterinarian told you to do.
