General Surgery • NEET MDS
Absorbable sutures = Vicryl polyglactin most common, Catgut natural protein.
Non-absorbable = Silk most common non-absorbable, Prolene monofilament, Nylon polyamide.
3-0 to 5-0 most used in oral surgery.
Cutting needle = skin oral mucosa.
Round needle = internal organs soft tissue.
Needle holder = most important instrument.
Hemostats = artery forceps.
Use these mnemonics during your revision. The key associations above are designed to help you recall Sutures & Instruments concepts instantly during the exam. Focus on the “equals” associations — these are the most commonly tested patterns in NEET MDS.