Fig. 1.

Sample practice board measures 10 × 10 inches. It is equipped with a 5/8-inch cup hook screw (lower right) on which to tie free suture knots. A removable segment of PVC pipe (2 ½ inch inner diameter x 3-inch long) can be used to practice tying knots into depth. A rubber band can be placed around the 6 screws (lower left) at varying tension to practice tying knots on tension. The 2 columns of screws are located 3 inches apart and each row of screws is 1 inch apart. Binder clips are attached to the board to secure material to be sutured.