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Characteristics of the Surgical Sutures

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  Sutures have been used for thousands of years, and are still the most common method for closing wounds. The first   sutures were made from animal tendons and sinew; these days, synthetic materials such as nylon are more commonly used.The purpose of   sutures is to hold tissue structures together while they heal and form new tissue. They are made from a variety of materials and are used in several suturing techniques. Today we will tell you complete characteristics of Surgical Sutures and how to choose the best Sutures Manufacturing company. The suture characteristics are important to the quality of the wound and its healing. Suture characteristics include: Strength- how well the suture holds up to pullingalso referred to as tensile strength. Elasticity- how much it can be stretched before breaking. Water absorption- how much water a material absorbs( Moisture) Sutures are the most used method of wound closure. Sutures are thin, thread-like materials that are tied together to hold tis