A comparison between outcomes of simple suture and vertical mattress suture in palmar incisions

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• Conditions: Condition 1: Carpal tunnel syndrome. Condition 2: Trigger finger. Condition 3: Trigger thumb.; Carpal tunnel syndrome; Trigger finger; M65.3; M65.31; Trigger thumb; G56.0

• Registration Number: IRCT20180627040252N2
• Lead Sponsor: Yazd University of Medical Sciences

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 1 November 2021

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Complete
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

Candidate patients for open carpal tunnel release surgery at the surgeon's discretion
Candidate patients for trigger finger release surgery at the surgeon's discretion
Candidate patients for trigger thumb release surgery at the surgeon's discretion
Ability to complete subsequent follow ups
Patients with informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

Previous history of Palmar surgery
Hand Diseases (Dupuytren, Rheumatoid Arthritis)
Vascular disorders
Systemic diseases (diabetes, rheumatic diseases, malignancies, kidney failure)
Skin diseases (eczema, psoriasis)
Sensitivity to suture material
Use of corticosteroid and cytotoxic drugs
Pregnancy
Previous history of keloid and hypertrophic scars

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Cosmetic. Timepoint: Third month. Method of measurement: Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale.;Pain. Timepoint: Third day, third week, third month. Method of measurement: Visual Analogue Scale.;Infection. Timepoint: Third day, third week. Method of measurement: Southampton Wound Assessment Scale.;Patient satisfaction. Timepoint: Third month. Method of measurement: Visual Analogue Scale.;Functional outcome. Timepoint: Third month. Method of measurement: Shortened version of the disabilities of the arm, hand and shoulder Score.