Surgical or traumatic wounds require closing. Sutures are medical tools that help close a wound. They reduce the risk of infection and support the healing process. For example, a dentist who has to ...

Sutures are medical tools used by doctors and surgeons to close a wound. Depending on your condition, a doctor will use the proper suture technique and material to stitch a wound or laceration shut.

Advances in intraocular prosthetic devices in cataract surgery, such as capsular tension rings, capsular tension devices and capsule support hooks, have helped cataract surgery move to a higher level ...