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Presutures for skin stretching: Step 3B (large photo)

The tension placed on each suture depends on the surgeon?s experience and clinical judgment.

Tie the first Lembert suture under tension. A surgeon’s throw may be necessary as the first part of tying each suture. (Illustration by Kip Carter.)

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Introduction

Step 1

Step 3A

Step 2

Using presuturing to close distal limb wounds, video part 1

Using presuturing to close distal limb wounds, video part 2

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Video of the procedure

Step 3B

Step 4

Step 6A

Step 6B

Step 5


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