The sutures used to help close up large cuts and surgical incisions mostly get the job done, but they're far from perfect. A new biocompatible polymer that helps glue and repair tissue without causing ...

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‌Absorbable sutures, also known as dissolvable stitches, are sutures that can naturally dissolve and be absorbed by the body as a wound heals. Not all wounds are sealed with absorbable sutures.

Ready to elevate your suturing game? This week's clinical tip, courtesy of CDOCS, is designed to do just that. Check out the video below from Dr. Doug Smail. You can also visit CDOCS to learn more, ...

During the seventh century, Alexandrian scholar Paulus Aegineta discovered that it was possible to heal nerves by suturing them together. Surgical techniques have improved since the days of the ...

This week's clinical tip, courtesy of CDOCS, is designed to help elevate your knowledge and skills around suturing. Check out the video below from Dr. Doug Smail. You can also visit CDOCS to learn ...

A recent review published in the Journal of Bioresources and Bioproducts examines the state of cellulose-based sutures, focusing on materials, fabrication methods, and application performance. The ...

Triboelectric effect The bioabsorbable electrical stimulation suture (BioES-suture) converts the mechanical energy of movement into effective electrical stimulation. (Courtesy: Zhouquan Sun and ...

Tested on rats, the stitches proved effective in treating wounds and could offer a cost-effective alternative to traditional sutures. Study: A bioabsorbable ...

Stitches are getting a shocking upgrade. In an experiment in rats, a new strong, flexible thread hastened wound healing by transforming muscle movement into electricity, researchers report October 8 ...