1 Bebbington E

Furniss D Linear regression analysis of Hospital Episode Statistics predicts a large increase in demand for elective hand surgery in England.

2 Wade RG

Wormald JC

Figus A Absorbable versus non-absorbable sutures for skin closure after carpal tunnel decompression surgery.

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