In vitro holding security of four friction knots of monofilament or multifilament suture used as a first throw for vascular ligation.

Objective: To evaluate holding security of 4 friction knots created with various monofilament and multifilament sutures in a vascular ligation model.

Sample: 280 friction knot constructs.

Procedures: 10 friction knots of 4 types (surgeon's throw, Miller knot, Ashley modification of the Miller knot, and strangle knot) created with 2-0 monofilament (polyglyconate, polydioxanone, poliglecaprone-25, and glycomer-631) and braided multifilament (silk, lactomer, and polyglactin-910) sutures were separately tied on a mock pedicle and pressure tested to the point of leakage.

Distribution, Complications, and Outcome of Footpad Injuries in Pet and Military Working Dogs.

This study reports the findings of 120 traumatic pad injuries in pet and military dogs. Most dogs (68%) presented with a laceration to a thoracic limb footpad, and one-third of dogs were middle-aged castrated males. Metacarpal pads were most commonly injured.