Table 6 Summary of complications following treatment
NF group (N = 38) | LF group (N = 33) | |
|---|---|---|
6 weeks post-surgery | ||
Delayed wound healing | 0 | 2 |
Numbness | 1 | 2 |
Loss of flexion in operated finger | 1 | 1 |
Loss of flexion in one or more fingers | 2 | 3 |
Complete division of flexor tendon | 0 | 0 |
Complex regional pain syndrome | 0 | 0 |
Other complication | 1 | 1 |
6 months post-surgery | ||
Delayed wound healing | 0 | 0 |
Numbness | 3 | 0 |
Loss of flexion in operated finger | 2 | 4 |
Loss of flexion in one or more fingers | 2 | 3 |
Complete division of flexor tendon | 0 | 0 |
Complex regional pain syndrome | 0 | 0 |
Loss of finger | 0 | 0 |
Other complication | 4 | 1 |