Carpal tunnel syndrome. Carpal tunnel syndrome
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: Open (standard) carpal tunnel release surgical site closure using 4-0 Monocryl suture (manufactured by Ethicon, USA) in a subcuticular manner. Intervention 2: Contr
Sponsors
Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients with a confirmed diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome patients who are candidates for standard carpal tunnel release surgery Patients who have provided written informed consent to participate in the study
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Age under 18 years or individuals unable to make decision and provide informed consent Individuals with diabetes mellitus Individuals with systemic diseases affecting wound healing, such as collagen vascular diseases Individuals with a history of fracture or extensive soft tissue injury in the hand affected by carpal tunnel syndrome Individuals consuming chemotherapy drugs or corticosteroids individuals with recurrent carpal tunnel syndrome
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Prevalence, severity and duration of Pillar pain. Timepoint: 1,6,12,24 weeks post operation. Method of measurement: Visual analogue scale (VAS). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Surgical site Scar quality. Timepoint: 1, 6, 12 and 24 weeks post operation. Method of measurement: Vancouver scar scale (VSS). | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactMohamad Hossein Baqeri pour
Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed