Will I be able to do everything I used to do after surgery?
While the goal of surgery is to restore function and get you moving without pain, there are usually some limitations...
If the suture is black it is nylon material and this suture needs to be removed in the office. A white stitch is sometimes used which will dissolve. Many times, especially for carpal tunnel releases we use a glue to close the wound. That glue eventually degrades. Stitches are usually taken out between 10 days to two weeks after surgery.