Lecture 5 Flashcards

1
Q

synthetic suture is designed to degrade via

A

hydrolysis

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2
Q

natural suture degrades via

A

enzymatic degredation

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3
Q

has variable absorption rates

A

natural suture

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4
Q

stiff with more memory

A

monofilament

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5
Q

flexible, handles well

A

multifilament

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6
Q

more tissue drag

A

multifilament

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7
Q

superior knot security

A

multifilament

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8
Q

more easily damaged

A

monofilament

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9
Q

capillary action

A

multifilament

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10
Q

potential nidus

A

multifilament

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