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Step 4.
Advance the First Single-Wrap Throw to
Wound Surface
The figure “8” shape throw will be converted
into a rectangular-shaped throw by reversing
the direction of the hand movement. The left
hand moves away from the surgeon, while
the needle holder held in the right hand
advances toward the surgeon. This single-
wrap throw is advanced to the wound
surface by applying tension in a direction
(arrows) that is perpendicular to that of the
wound. Once the first throw of the square
knot contacts the skin, the edges of the
mid-portion of the wound are approximated.