Nylon sutures versus skin staples in foot and ankle surgery: is there a clinical difference?

ConclusionThe present results indicate that a skin staple wound closure is a considerable alternative to the nylon suture closure in foot and ankle surgeries. Nevertheless, further prospective randomized trials must cement these insights.

Source: Musculoskeletal Surgery - May 3, 2019 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research