 The wounds were then irrigated and closed with 2-0 Vicryl followed by staples to the distal screws and 0 Vicryl followed 2-0 Vicryl and staples to the proximal incision. 
The wounds were then irrigated and closed with 2 - 0 Vicryl followed by staples to the distal screws and 0 Vicryl followed 2 - 0 Vicryl and staples to the proximal incision .