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Prospective Randomized Trial Comparing Absorbable and Non-Absorbable Sutures in Open Carpal Tunnel Release

N. KHARWADKAR
S. NAIQUE
P. J. A. MOLITOR

From the Orthopaedics and Trauma Department, Scunthorpe General Hospital, Cliff Gardens, Scunthorpe, DN15 7BH, North Lincolnshire, UK

Correspondence: Mr N. Kharwadkar, 16 Sandlewood Cresent, Meanwood, Leeds LS6 4RT, UK. Tel.: +44 7958 030 366; fax: +44 1724 290 050; E-mail: nkharwadkar{at}hotmail.com

A prospective randomized trial was undertaken to compare the influence of absorbable and non-absorbable sutures on pillar pain, scar tenderness, extent of wound inflammation and overall outcome of the surgery following open carpal tunnel release. Forty hands in 33 patients (mean age, 51 years; range, 31–74 years) were randomized into group A (absorbable sutures) or group B (non-absorbable sutures). Clinical assessment was done at 2, 6 and 12 weeks follow-up. The outcome of surgery in terms of improvement of severity of symptoms and functional status of patients was assessed using a self-administered Boston Questionnaire. There was no significant difference between the two groups for any of our outcome measures at the final follow-up.

Key Words: open carpal tunnel release • pillar pain • scar tenderness • suture material

Journal of Hand Surgery (British and European Volume), Vol. 30, No. 1, 92-95 (2005)
DOI: 10.1016/J.JHSB.2004.10.009
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