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Step 13.
Apply Tension to the Straight, Taut Suture End
to Form Second Throw
The tension applied (arrow) to the suture end
held by the left hand causes this suture end
to become straight and taut. The suture end
held by the right hand forms a second loop
around the straight, taut suture end held by
the left hand.
Step 14.
Advance Slip Knot (S=S) to Wound Surface
The tip of the right index finger slides (arrow)
this second throw against the first throw,
completing the slip knot (S=S), while the left
hand maintains tension (arrow) on its suture
end. The slip knot will become a square knot
by applying tension to the suture end held
by the right hand. (Insert) The square knot
can be converted to a slip knot by applying
tension primarily to one suture end.