A Critique: Advancement and Applications of Surgical Sutures in Medical Implants

Abstract

Surgical sutures are thread-like structures that play a crucial role in injury management by holding tissue at the site of application. This became an important aspect in the promotion of any wound healing properties. In this chapter, we cover those areas along with their different classifications based on construction, degradation behavior, surface texture, size, coating, use, etc. The site of application, the risk factor, the mechanical requirement, and the depth of injury all influence the choice of suture, and choosing the right sutures always maximizes wound healing. The use of modified electrospinning in surgical sutures is important in the incorporation of bioactive molecules in sutures, which improves healing and can also deliver drugs. © 2024 selection and editorial matter, Prashansa Sharma, Devsuni Singh, Suman Pant and Vivek Dave; individual chapters, the contributors.