Table 3.
Clinical findings and patient-reported outcome parameters at final follow-up
| Variable | n | Mean / Median | (Range) / SD |
|---|---|---|---|
| VAS, pts | 10 | 0.9 / 0.0 | (0.0–4.0) / 1.5 |
| SF-36 score absolute, pts (149) | 10 | 97.6 / 97.5 | (91.0–104.0) / 5.9 |
| Physical functioning, % | 10 | 84.0 / 87.5 | (70.0–100.0) / 12.9 |
| Limitations (physical health), % | 10 | 50.0 / 50.0 | (0.0–100.0) / 47.1 |
| Limitations (emotional health), % | 10 | 93.3 / 100.0 | (33.3–100.0) / 21.1 |
| Energy/fatigue, % | 10 | 60.0 / 55.0 | (40.0–85.0) / 19.3 |
| Emotional well-being, % | 10 | 80.0 / 84.0 | (56.0–96.0) / 12.8 |
| Social functioning, % | 10 | 88.8 / 100.0 | (50.0–100.0) / 19.0 |
| Pain, % | 10 | 77.0 / 78.8 | (22.5–100.0) / 23.2 |
| General health, % | 10 | 83.5 / 87.5 | (50.0–100.0) / 15.6 |
| Health change, % | 10 | 60.0 / 50.0 | (50.0–100.0) / 17.5 |
| SFO, % | 10 | 72.5 / 75.0 | (40.0–100.0) / 19.6 |
| SCO, % | 10 | 79.5 / 87.5 | (20.0–100.0) / 24.3 |
| SSO, % | 10 | 7.0 / 0.0 | (0.0–35.0) / 13.6 |
| Wrist flexion° | 16 | 53.4 / 60.0 | (20.0–80.0) / 19.3 |
| Wrist extension° | 16 | 42.8 / 50.0 | (0.0–70.0) / 23.7 |
| Overall wrist movement° | 16 | 96.3 / 112.5 | (35.0–140.0) / 41.4 |
| MCP 1 flexion° | 15 | 54.3 / 60.0 | (30.0–70.0) / 11.8 |
| MCP 1 extension° | 15 | 0.0 / 0.0 | (− 30.0 to 20.0) 11.2 |
| Overall MCP 1 movement° | 15 | 55.0 / 60.0 | (20.0–70.0) / 15.7 |
| MCP 1 opposition (Karpandji 0–10) | 15 | 7.4 / 9.0 | (3.0–10.0) / 2.9 |
| MCP 2 flexion° | 13 | 70.4 / 90.0 | (0.0–90.0) / 32.6 |
| MCP 2 extension° | 13 | 0.4 / 0.0 | (− 15.0 to 10.0) / 5.9 |
| Overall MCP 2 movement° | 13 | 70.8 / 90.0 | (0.0–100.0) / 34.3 |
| MCP 3 flexion° | 16 | 73.4 / 87.5 | (0.0–90.0) / 29.0 |
| MCP 3 extension° | 16 | 2.5 / 0.0 | (− 10.0 to 20.0) / 7.7 |
| Overall MCP 3 movement° | 16 | 75.9 / 90.0 | (0.0–110.0) / 31.7 |
| MCP 4 flexion° | 15 | 72.3 / 90.0 | (0.0–90.0) / 29.6 |
| MCP 4 extension° | 15 | 2.3 / 0.0 | (− 5.0 to 20.0) / 7.3 |
| Overall MCP 4 movement° | 15 | 74.7 / 90.0 | (0.0–110.0) / 31.6 |
| MCP 5 flexion° | 15 | 78.5 / 90.0 | (0.0–95.0) / 25.5 |
| MCP 5 extension° | 15 | 3.8 / 0.0 | (0.0–20.0) / 7.7 |
| Overall MCP 5 movement° | 15 | 82.3 / 90.0 | (0.0–115.0) / 28.4 |
| Grip strengths, Kg | 11 | 25.0 / 24.0 | (10.0–56.0) / 11.7 |
| Grip strengths, %+ | 11 | 25.0 / 24.0 | (33.3–96.4) / 19.0 |
| Reported satisfaction, pts (1–4)* | 11 | 1.4 / 1.0 | (1.0–3.0) / 0.7 |
Pts points, VAS visual analog scale, SFO subjective functional outcome, SCO subjective cosmetic outcome, SSO subjective sensibility outcome, MCP metacarpophalangeal joint
+Compared to the healthy side. *Satisfaction rated (1) excellent (2) good (3) fair (4) unsatisfactory