Table 4.
Clinical data (operated hand vs. non-treated hand
| Clinical data | Operated hand | Non-treated hand |
|---|---|---|
| Grip strength [kg] all patients | 29.2 ± 15.3 | 30.4 ± 14.8 |
| Range | 10–68 | 16–70 |
| Male (n = 4) | 44.0 ± 20.1 | 45.5 ± 16.8 |
| Female (n = 17) | 25.7 ± 12.2 | 26.8 ± 12.3 |
| Pinch strength [kg] | ||
| DIG II | 3.9 ± 1.8, n = 13 | 4.5 ± 1.8, n = 13 |
| Range | 1.5–7.0 | 2.0–8.0 |
| DIG III | 1.6 ± 0.9, n = 7 | 1.8 ± 1.2, n = 7 |
| Range | 0.5–3.0 | 0.5–3.5 |
| DIG IV | 1.5 ± 0.5, n = 3 | 1.5 ± 0.9, n = 3 |
| Range | 1.0–2.0 | 0.5–2.0 |
| DIG V | 0.75 ± 0.5, n = 4 | 0.75 ± 0.5, n = 4 |
| Range | 0.5–1.5 | 0.5–1.5 |
Data are presented as mean ± SD