,The skin was closed with a running 3-0 Prolene subcuticular stitch and Steri-Strips were applied and, over the Steri-Strips, a sterile dressing, and, over the sterile dressing, a volar splint with the hand in safe position. 
,The skin was closed with a running 3 - 0 Prolene subcuticular stitch and Steri - Strips were applied and , over the Steri - Strips , a sterile dressing , and , over the sterile dressing , a volar splint with the hand in safe position .