
STEP 12
To create a Surgeon’s Knot:
At step 3 only, wrap the tail
suture around the empty
jaw twice instead of once.
STEP 7
Bring the tail in between
the open jaws (needle in
the same jaw as in step 5).
STEP 8
Wrap the suture once
around the empty jaw.
STEP 9
Pass the needle to
the opposite jaw.
STEP 10
Pull the jaw with the needle
out of the tail suture loop.
STEP 11
Cinch the knot with the
jaws closed and in the
neutral position.
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