Absorbable Sutures for Carpal Tunnel Decompression: A Cochrane Review Summary

Carpal tunnel decompression (CTD) is the most common elective hand operation, with approximately 73,000 procedures performed annually in England1. After CTD, skin closure may be achieved with absorbable or non-absorbable sutures. Our Cochrane review2 collates the evidence comparing absorbable versus non-absorbable sutures for skin closure after CTD and we have summarised our findings below.