The running near-near-far-far stitch for closure of fasciotomies and other large wounds.
The running near-near-far-far stitch is useful for the closure of large wounds such as those created by fasciotomy. The far limb of the suture can be placed outside the injury zone and the near limb helps approximate the wound edges. The running nature of the suture balances the tension throughout the wound and allows the suture to be tightened once swelling has receded.
Department of Orthopedics, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7055, USA.
Laurence E
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Dahners
D000071938:Fasciotomy; D006801:Humans; D013536:Suture Techniques; D014945:Wound Healing