We can use mattress sutures in wounds under tension and in places where the skin has a tendency to invert such as the palms of the hands.These sutures are useful for distributing tension across the wound, however there is a risk of cross-hatching (train track like scarring on the skin) which gives a poor cosmetic result for the patient.

Session outline:

• Brief presentation about the sutures, their uses, and equipment needed
• Live demonstration
• Practise and feedback

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