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Impact of Suture Technique on Wound Healing in Ankle Fracture Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Sponsor: University of Puerto Rico
Summary
Our primary aim is to compare the complication rates of patients with ankle fractures who underwent skin closure using a running subcuticular suture pattern compared to an interrupted suture pattern. At the time of the operation, participants will be assigned to either the Subcuticular Suture Group (SSG) or the Simple Interrupted Suture Group (SISG) using computer-generated randomization programs. The surgeon will perform the assigned closure technique using standardized techniques. Running subcuticular Vicryl 3-0 sutures will be placed on patients in the experimental group while simple interrupted Monocryl 3-0 sutures patients in our control group. Patients will be followed up at the two-week and eight-week postoperative mark where we will use the Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale (POSAS) to evaluate and compare wound healing. Additionally, photographs of the scars will be captured to visually assess the healing progression.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
21 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
80
Start Date
2024-07-15
Completion Date
2026-07-15
Last Updated
2024-07-11
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Simple Interrupted Suture
In the control group, simple interrupted sutures will be used for wound closure after surgical repair of ankle fractures.
Subcuticular Suture
In the experimental group, subcuticular sutures will be used for wound closure after surgical repair of ankle fractures.