Skin Tension Lines & Online Suture Education

 Skin tension lines note the maximal points of tension on various body locations where the generally accepted tension lines are derived biodynamically - Biodynamic Excisional Skin Tension Lines (BEST Lines).

This concept is important in providing for well-approximated wound edges to reduce complications to include aesthetics such as when performing cutaneous procedures.

Figure 1: Lines of Cleavage in the Skin - VirtualHomeSchoolGroup.org

https://dermnetnz.org/topics/skin-tension-lines/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28Fc_UFb-u0

http://www.virtualhomeschoolgroup.org/vhsgfiles/03_Science/03_Biology/02_Anatomy_and_Physiology/M03_Skin_and_Bone/L1/Published/Study_Notes/Study_Notes.html

Paul S. P. (2018). Biodynamic excisional skin tension lines for surgical excisions: untangling the science. Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England, 100(4), 330–337. https://doi.org/10.1308/rcsann.2018.0038

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Online Resources for Suture Education:

*Duke Suture Techniques and Skills: 

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=suture+techniques

*Skills On Point provides online and in-person suture training. My NP program incorporated access to Skills-on-Point training. Some of the same trainers here also work with NIFA (National Institute of First Assisting).

https://www.skillsonpoint.com/