Page 131 - Mario Bigon "The Morrow Guide to Knots"

SURGEON'S
KNOTOR
SURGEON'S
KNOT BEND

When making sutures in
a wound, surgeons use
various knots such as
the carrick bend, the
reef knot, and the suture
knot, which has
become known as the
surgeon's knot. It was
discovered about half a
century ago and seems
to be the most suitable
lor the purpose. The
surgeon's knot has an
excellent grip and is
flatter and less bulky
than the other knots,
which tended to
produce visible and
disfiguring scars. The
surgeon's knot is a
variation of the reef
knot made by
increasing the number
of turns made in the
two parts of the knot. It
is less bulky but still
secure if only one turn
is taken in the top part
01 the knot.

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