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Wound Closure Study in Carpal Tunnel and Trigger Finger Surgery

Wound Closure Study in Carpal Tunnel and Trigger Finger Surgery

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18 years and older
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Phase N/A
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Overview

Does a difference in patient satisfaction and cosmetic outcome exist between wound closure with absorbable or non-absorbable sutures.

Description

The study will involve randomizing patients to wound closure with absorbable or non-absorbable sutures. We will if scar formation (symptoms and aesthetics) if different between the two types of closures as determined by the patient and observer scar assessment scale version 2.0 (POSAS) and the patient-rated wrist/hand evaluation (PRWHE), between absorbable and non-absorbable suture for wound closure of open carpal tunnel release and trigger finger pulley release.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Any patient greater than or equal to 18 years of age.
  • Any patient undergoing primary open carpal tunnel release or primary trigger finger pulley release

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Any patient identified outside of the proposed study time period.
  • Any patient receiving revision surgery
  • Patients who have had prior ipsilateral palmar or finger surgery
  • Patients with Dupuytren's disease

Study details
    Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    Trigger Finger

NCT03781141

Mayo Clinic

14 October 2025

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