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Monocryl vs Nylon Sutures on Patient- and Observer-Assessed Outcomes Following Carpal Tunnel Surgery
March 2024
Monocryl vs Nylon Sutures on Patient- and Observer-Assessed Outcomes Following Carpal Tunnel Surgery
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Prospective randomized controlled trial comparing the effect of Monocryl versus nylon sutures on patient- and observer-assessed outcomes following carpal tunnel surgery.
J Hand Surg Eur Vol . 2023 Nov;48(10):1014-1021.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
One hundred twenty-five patients undergoing open carpal tunnel release were prospectively randomized to receive either interrupted, buried Monocryl sutures or traditional nylon horizontal mattress sutures. Primary outcomes focused on scar assessment using the Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale (POSAS) questionnaires which were completed at 2 and 6 weeks postoperatively. As a result, Monocr...
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