The Department of Surgery

Phase II Surgery Clerkship

Basic Wound Closure & Knot Tying Primer

Clerkship Overview
Clerkship Goals
Clerkship Objectives
Patient Care Responsibilities
Operating Room Conduct
Feedback
Elective Cases
VA Hospital Schedules
Lecture Schedules
Call Schedules
Association for Surgical Education
Knot Tying, Suturing

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Video: Knot Tying 1 - Two-Hand Square Knot
Video: Knot Tying 2 - Instrument-Tied Square Knot

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