Surgical Techniques lIsed In Tissue Repair

Surgical technic is first encountered when the surgeon picks up his first knife. From that time forward he strives to attain perfection in a field which knows no perfection. But, in so doing, he en-hances the opportunity for recovery from many disease conditions found in man and animal life. The surgeon, in order to improve his technic, must have a pro-found knowledge of the materials with which he works. and employ that knowl-edge with sound judgment. In the selection of a suture as well as in its placement, the purpose of the suture must be considered, whether it be closure