Sorry no. 2 were directly on top of the shin bone just below the kneecap. They were pointy and hurt to t ouch. The others were in row curved around the inside of the kneecap from top to bottom. The 2 pointy sutures were the problem but surgeon said might as well take them all out. Much easier recovery since the sutures were not deep. Just had to keep knee straight. Lost 10 degrees of bend probably due to more scar tissue but worth it. Good luck.