| Author, date, and country | Patient group | Study type | Outcomes | Key results | Study weaknesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haiart DC et al, 1990, UK | 25 patients with pretibial lacerations Primary excision under local anaesthetic and split skin graft versus defatting of flap and steristrips | Prospective randomised controlled trial | Proportion of defect not covered at 10 days | 0% v 26.9% | Small numbers No independent assessment of wounds |
| Further operative treatment | 0 v 4 patients | ||||
| Duration of hospitalisation | 11.0 v 16.1 days | ||||
| Time to complete healing | 13.2 v 40.7 days |