Lecture 5 Flashcards
1
Q
synthetic suture is designed to degrade via
A
hydrolysis
2
Q
natural suture degrades via
A
enzymatic degredation
3
Q
has variable absorption rates
A
natural suture
4
Q
stiff with more memory
A
monofilament
5
Q
flexible, handles well
A
multifilament
6
Q
more tissue drag
A
multifilament
7
Q
superior knot security
A
multifilament
8
Q
more easily damaged
A
monofilament
9
Q
capillary action
A
multifilament
10
Q
potential nidus
A
multifilament