This book introduces the surgical suture techniques in orthopaedics. These techniques have been recognized as a crucial part for wound care and surgery-related prognosis. Training of fellows on suture techniques is of great importance. This book provides a standard tutorial on how to be proficient in surgical suture performance. The history and basic concepts are introduced. Important issues when considering suture methods, including site infections, suturing materials, room setups, cosmetics and drainage are also discussed fully. Different types of suture techniques applying to orthopaedic surgeries are presented with illustrations.

The author strives to implement the principle that orthopaedic theory should be connected with clinical practice, highlight the application of theoretical knowledge, strengthen the pertinence and practicality of suture techniques, and reflect domestic and international development trends to the greatest extend.

Peifu Tang is the chief and professor at Department of Orthopaedics, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China. 

Kejian Wu is the chief and professor at Department of Trauma Orthopedics, Fourth Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China.

Zhongguo Fu is the chief and professor at  Department of Trauma and Orthopedics, Peking University Peoples Hospital, Beijing, China

Hua Chen is the professor at Department of Orthopaedics, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China. 

Yixin Zhang is the chief and professor at Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai Ninth  People's  Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China.

The History of Knots and Surgical Suturing.- Basics of Orthopaedic Soft Tissue Repairing and Healing.- Prevention and Control Measures for Surgical Site Infection.- Design and Selection of Surgical Suturing Materials.- Basic Technical Training on Orthopaedic Suturing.- Orthopaedic Operating Room Setup and Aseptic Technique.- Tendon Suturing Technique in Hand Surgery.- Achilles Tendon Rupture Suturing Technique.- Suturing Technique for Soft Tissue Reconstruction around Upper Limb Joint.- Suturing Technique of Incisions after Arthroplasty.- Skin Cosmetic Suturing and Irregular Skin Wound Suturing.- Suturing Techniques in Microscopic Reconstruction.- Suturing Techniques in Spinal Soft Tissue Reconstruction.- Orthopaedic Knotting Skills.- Orthopaedic Drainage.