biostudies-literatureUnknown18(1_suppl)Frazier MC<h4>Background</h4>Many hand surgeons prefer to close palmar wounds with non-absorbable mattress sutures. Suture removal can be painful and time-consuming. In this study, we investigated if suture removal can be facilitated by including a vessel loop in wound closure following open carpal tunnel release (CTR).<h4>Methods</h4>Overall, 47 patients aged 18 to 75 undergoing elective primary open unilateral CTR completed this unblinded, prospective randomized controlled superiority trial. Subjects were randomized into 1 of 2 study arms: (1) wound closure without a vessel loop (standard, n = 28); or (2) wound closure with a vessel loop (vessel loop, n = 19). Data were collected on time for wound closure and for suture removal. A visual analog scale (VAS) was used to assess satisfaction and pain Hand (New York, N.Y.)84S-90Shttps://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC9896281biostudies-literatureIncluding a Vessel Loop in Wound Closure Facilitates Suture Removal Following Open Carpal Tunnel Release.PMC9896281Apel PJTomooka LBHHagan HJFrazier MCFoeger NfalseIncluding a Vessel Loop in Wound Closure Facilitates Suture Removal Following Open Carpal Tunnel Release.<h4>Background</h4>Many hand surgeons prefer to close palmar wounds with non-absorbable mattress sutures. Suture removal can be painful and time-consuming. In this study, we investigated if suture removal can be facilitated by including a vessel loop in wound closure following open carpal tunnel release (CTR).<h4>Methods</h4>Overall, 47 patients aged 18 to 75 undergoing elective primary open unilateral CTR completed this unblinded, prospective randomized controlled superiority trial. Subjects were randomized into 1 of 2 study arms: (1) wound closure without a vessel loop (standard, n = 28); or (2) wound closure with a vessel loop (vessel loop, n = 19). Data were collected on time for wound closure and for suture removal. A visual analog scale (VAS) was used to assess satisfaction and pain 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z2023 Jan2026-03-27T15:43:57.356Z2025-08-28T03:05:47.017ZS-EPMC98962813565868510.1177/15589447221092062