|Articles|July 29, 2009

Applying a Miller's knot: step 1

A step-by-step photo package illustrating application of a Miller's knot for veterinarians.

This is the first step in applying a Miller's knot.

1. The ligature material is carried around the pedicle twice (exemplified here with a section of cord around fingers of the left hand).

More in this package:

Introduction

Methodology: figure 1

Methodology: figure 2

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