The cosmetic outcome of a patient's surgical scar is important for patient satisfaction, especially in more visibly exposed areas of the body such as the hand. A patient's surgical scar often serves as a long-term reminder of their surgery experience, so optimizing final scar appearance should be of high importance. Surgical incision closure techniques and suture materials may vary by individual hand surgeons, even with common hand procedures.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
80
At the end of surgery, the investigator will close the incision using monocryl sutures and skin glue
At the end of surgery, the investigator will close the incision using simple nylon sutures
Rothman Orthopaedic Institute
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Participant Satisfaction with Scar Appearance (Questionnaire #1)
Participant will be asked to answer a series of questions regarding the cosmetic appearance of their surgical scar and how satisfied they are with the appearance of the scar as measured by the Patient Scar Assessment Questionnaire (PSAQ).
Time frame: 12 weeks
Participant Satisfaction with Scar Appearance (Questionnaire #2)
Participant will be asked to answer a series of questions regarding the cosmetic appearance of their surgical scar and how satisfied they are with the appearance of the scar as measured by the Stony Brook Scar Evaluation Scale (SBSES)
Time frame: 12 weeks
Participant Satisfaction with Scar Appearance (Questionnaire #3)
Participant will be asked to answer a series of questions regarding the cosmetic appearance of their surgical scar and how satisfied they are with the appearance of the scar as measured by the Visual Analog Scale (VAS)
Time frame: 12 weeks
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