Transverse or longitudinal? A survey of volar wrist incision preferences

• Main Authors: Siow, Benjamin Rui Sheng, Tong, Claudia Ren Hwee, Satku, Mala, Sechachalam, Sreedharan, Yeo, Chong Jin
• Other Authors: Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine)
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2021
• Subjects: Science::Medicine; Aesthetics; Distal Radius Fracture
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/148666
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

Introduction: In volar wrist surgery, the traditional longitudinal incision leaves a scar that may be considered cosmetically unpleasant. Recent studies suggest that transverse wrist incisions result in more aesthetically pleasing scars that are well hidden in the wrist crease. The aim of our study...