Table 1 Demographics and clinical data
Demographics: n = 40 | |
|---|---|
Age (mean ± SD) years | 29.1 ± 8.3 |
Sex (male/female) | 35/5 |
Smoking | 19 |
Injured nerve (median/ulnar/both) | 18/19/3 |
Tendon injury | 33 |
Arterial injury | 12 |
Post-operative wound infection | 2 |
Clinically visible wound adhesions | 25 |
Presence of pain by tapping on scar | 28 |
Compliance to rehabilitation protocol | 35 |
Residual hand joint stiffness | 7 |