Hand laceration, simple repair

Clinical note

Hand laceration, simple repair

CC: Cut on right hand while washing a glass 2 hours ago.
HPI: 34 y/o, 2.0 cm laceration to the dorsum of the right hand, bleeding controlled with pressure. No numbness or weakness. Tetanus up to date (2023). No foreign body sensation.
Exam: 2.0 cm linear laceration, dorsum right hand, no tendon exposure, full finger ROM and sensation intact. Wound explored, no glass seen.
Procedure: Irrigated with 250 mL saline, anesthetized with 1% lidocaine, closed with 4 simple interrupted 4-0 nylon sutures. Dressing applied.
A/P: Laceration of the right hand, simple repair. Suture removal 10 days. Wound care reviewed.