Clinical Research Directory

Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged ≥18 years * Patients undergoing any surgical procedure involving the upper limb * Procedures performed in either elective or emergency settings * Wounds suitable for primary subcuticular skin closure * Ability to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Heavily contaminated or infected wounds * Patients with uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, chronic steroid use, immunosuppression or peripheral vascular disease * Crush injuries and wounds with significant tissue loss * Known allergy to suture material * Delayed primary closure wounds