Fig. 1
From: Skin stretch suturing with Nice knots in the treatment of small- or medium-sized wounds
Nice Knot technique. a A doubled-over suture is passed around the tissue. b A single square knot is thrown. c The 2 free limbs are passed through the loop. d The knot is dressed. e The knot is slid down by pulling the 2 free limbs apart. The 2 limbs can also be pulled back toward the surgeon at once or alternately. A knot pusher can also be used to help the knot down while the limbs are being pulled. f The tightened knot is ready to be secured with 3 alternating half-hitches or surgeon’s knots