Suture Types for Carpal Tunnel and Trigger Finger Surgery
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
Does a difference in patient satisfaction and cosmetic outcome exist between wound closure with absorbable or non-absorbable sutures.
Do I need to stop my current medications for this trial?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.
Are sutures safe for carpal tunnel and trigger finger surgery?
Sutures are generally safe for carpal tunnel and trigger finger surgeries, but the type of suture can affect the risk of complications. Monocryl sutures showed lower rates of wound problems like infection and reopening compared to nylon and chromic gut sutures. Absorbable sutures may lead to more wound complaints but have similar overall outcomes to non-absorbable sutures.12345
How does the treatment of wound closure with different suture types for carpal tunnel and trigger finger surgery differ from other treatments?
The treatment of wound closure using different suture types, such as absorbable and non-absorbable sutures, is unique because it focuses on the method of closing the surgical incision rather than the surgery itself. This approach aims to reduce complications like wound dehiscence (reopening of the wound) and infection, with some studies suggesting that certain sutures like Monocryl may lead to better outcomes compared to others like nylon or chromic gut.12356
What data supports the effectiveness of different suture types for wound closure in carpal tunnel and trigger finger surgery?
Research shows that using Monocryl sutures for wound closure in carpal tunnel and trigger finger surgeries results in fewer complications like wound dehiscence (wound reopening) and infections compared to nylon and chromic sutures. However, there is no significant difference in overall outcomes between absorbable and non-absorbable sutures in these surgeries.12346
Who Is on the Research Team?
Peter C Rhee, DO, MS
Principal Investigator
Mayo Clinic
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for adults 18 years or older who are having their first carpal tunnel release or trigger finger pulley release surgery. It's not for those who've had previous surgeries on the same hand or have Dupuytren's disease.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants are randomized to wound closure with either absorbable or non-absorbable sutures
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for scar formation and cosmetic outcomes using POSAS and PRWHE
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Wound closure
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Mayo Clinic
Lead Sponsor