Suture Needle Types: Cutting and reverse cutting most ...

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Suture Needle Types:
Cutting and reverse cutting most common for skin closure
Cutting: sharp edge of needle on inside of curve
Reverse cutting
 - Sharp edge of needle on outside of curve
 - Theoretically reduces chances of suture pulling through tissue
Taper point: used for surgical applications in soft tissue


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