🧵 Stitches vs. Staples vs. Glue — How Wounds Are Closed

Why Surgeons Choose Different Closure Methods

• Doctors select a closure method based on the location of the wound and how much skin tension exists.
• High-tension areas like joints require stronger support to prevent the wound from reopening.
• We balance the strength of the hold against the goal of minimizing long-term scarring.
• The priority is always to keep the edges aligned so they heal cleanly.