Interrupted Cruciate or Cross Mattress Suture Technique: • An ‘X’ shape is created over the wound. • A bite is taken from one side, passing to the other, before advancing forwards by 8–10 mm then repeating from the original bite side. • A knot is then placed to join the suture ends, over the top of the wound. • For this suture to be most effective, a square should be created with the corners of the suture. • This suture is used for tension relief. • Stronger and quicker than simple interrupted s