Comparing Absorbable and Non-absorbable Sutures for Wound Healing After Carpal Tunnel Surgery

What this Trial Is About

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a common condition that causes symptoms like tingling, pain, numbness, and weakness. Surgery called carpal tunnel release is the most effective treatment. This research compares two types of sutures used to close wounds after surgery absorbable and non-absorbable to see if one type affects the chance of wound infection. The study is a randomized controlled trial investigating how sutures influence infections after surgery. Participants will receive carpal tunnel release surgery where the flexor retinaculum is cut to relieve pressure. After surgery, wounds will be closed using either absorbable sutures Vicryl rapide or Safil quick or non-absorbable sutures Ethilon or Flexocrin. Both suture types are commonly used, but this study aims to find if one leads to fewer infections. The trial does not use masking, and participants are randomly assigned to one of the two suture groups. During the study, researchers will assess wound healing using the ASEPSIS wound score between 10 and 14 days after surgery. Patients will also record their pain using a Numeric Rating Scale for up to three weeks after surgery. Use of antibiotics, hand therapy, and any extra doctor visits will be recorded. The study is sponsored by Gelre Hospitals and includes adult participants aged 18 and older. Participation may last several weeks for follow-up and assessments.

abSorbable vErsus Non-absorbable SuturEs for Wound Closure in Carpal Tunnel Release