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No differences were found between postoperative dressings following carpal tunnel release
August 2013
No differences were found between postoperative dressings following carpal tunnel release
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Duration of postoperative dressing after mini-open carpal tunnel release: a prospective, randomized trial
J Hand Surg Am. 2012 Jan;37(1):3-8. Epub 2011 Nov 30Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
94 patients, who underwent mini-open carpal tunnel release, were randomized to use different forms of postoperative dressing to assess their effect on wound healing. Patients either received an adhesive strip following randomization 48-72 hours postoperatively or continued the use of normal postoperative wound dressing. The results at the 6-12 weeks follow-up indicated that there were no differenc...
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