Stitch showdown: which suture heals hand cuts best?
NCT ID NCT05281666
First seen Mar 22, 2026 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 10 times
Summary
This study looked at whether dissolvable or non-dissolvable stitches work better for cuts on the hand or forearm. Six adults who came to the emergency room with such cuts were followed for 12 weeks to check scar healing and pain. The goal was to see which stitch type leads to better healing and fewer problems.
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Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Hershey, Pennsylvania, 17033, United States
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