Sutures in Hip Surgery: Absorbable and Non-Absorbable Options
Suture selection for hip surgery depends on incision location, tissue tension, and desired duration of support. The surgeon chooses based on patient condition and surgical requirements.
Absorbable Sutures
- Polyglycolic acid (PGA / Dexon): Synthetic absorbable; absorption within 60–90 days.
- Polyglactin 910 (Vicryl): Synthetic absorbable; slower absorption (180–210 days).
Non-Absorbable Sutures
- Nylon (Ethilon): Monofilament; excellent strength and durability for deep tissue closure and tendon repair.
- Polyester (Ethibond): Braided; enhanced tensile strength for soft tissue repair and skin closure.
- Stainless Steel (Ethicon): Medical-grade steel; extremely strong, used for bone or metallic implants, left permanently.
- Titanium Suture (Ti-Suture): High tensile strength, corrosion-resistant; used in orthopedic procedures for soft tissue and bone fixation.
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