An Absorbable Suture Versus a Non-absorbable Suture in Carpal Tunnel Release, a Randomized Controlled Trial

Inclusion Criteria * carpal tunnel syndrome diagnosed with electro near my-graphs * symptoms typical of carpal tunnel syndrome * referral to carpal tunnel release * informed consent signed * the ability to receive the virtual questionnaire via email and answer it * the ability to understand and answer the Finnish questionnaires Exclusion Criteria * repeat surgery * known allergy to suture materials * ongoing systemic steroid treatment * ongoing chemotherapy * ongoing immunomodulatory treatment * past hypertrophic or keloid scars or other severe disturbances in wound healing * age under 18, pregnancy or breastfeeding