Kejian Wu’s research while affiliated with Chinese PLA General Hospital (301 Hospital) and other places

As one of the oldest materials used by human, many evidences show that ropes are closely related to human evolution. Due to perishability, few ropes remain intact after thousands of years. Even if there are few intact ropes found, most of them are collected in museums. Therefore, ropes may be “the most remarkable invention of human.” One piece of fiber is of no use. But when these fibers are spun into yarns, yarns are twisted into strands, and strands are woven into ropes, such a trivial thing will become strong and flexible, creating unlimited possibilities.

Soft tissue repair or healing refers to a series of pathophysiological processes in which tissues are repaired by regeneration, repair, and reconstruction after soft tissue defects (such as wounds, incisions, and wound surfaces) caused by trauma or other reasons. In essence, soft tissue repair is an inherent defensive adaptive response to the injury and defect of tissues and cells caused by various injury and pathogenic factors. Soft tissue injury and tissue defect caused by wound or tissue missing caused by extensive necrosis and tissue destruction usually needs to be repaired by regeneration and reconstruction of surrounding histocyte or by proliferation of other histocytes (usually connective histocytes) to replace the original tissue. These wounds are common in peacetime and wartime and generally can be divided into mechanical (such as incised wound and surgery), physical and chemical (such as thermal burn, frostbite, chemical skin injury, and radiation skin ulcer), inflammatory (such as abscess), ischemic (such as infarction) and metabolic (such as diabetic skin ulcer) wounds, etc., which are characterized by the formation of compensatory tissue.

This book introduces the surgical suture techniques in orthopaedics. These techniques have been recognized as a crucial part for wound care and surgery-related prognosis. Training of fellows on suture techniques is of great importance. This book provides a standard tutorial on how to be proficient in surgical suture performance. The history and basic concepts are introduced. Important issues when considering suture methods, including site infections, suturing materials, room setups, cosmetics and drainage are also discussed fully. Different types of suture techniques applying to orthopaedic surgeries are presented with illustrations. The author strives to implement the principle that orthopaedic theory should be connected with clinical practice, highlight the application of theoretical knowledge, strengthen the pertinence and practicality of suture techniques, and reflect domestic and international development trends to the greatest extend.