
Sutures Versus Staples for Wound Closures After Foot & Ankle Surgery

August 2022
Sutures Versus Staples for Wound Closures After Foot & Ankle Surgery
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Foot and Ankle Surgical Incision Closure With Three Different Materials
J Foot Ankle Surg. 2022 01-Jul;():. 10.1053/j.jfas.2021.11.010Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
One hundred and twenty-four patients undergoing foot and ankle surgery were randomized to receive either nonabsorbable sutures (n=42), absorbable sutures (n=42), or staples (n=40). The primary outcomes of this trial were to determine wound healing using the Additional treatment, Serous discharge, Erythema, Purulent exudate, Separation of deep tissues, Isolation of bacteria, and Stay as an inpatien...
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