Table 2.

Performance Parameter Comparison Between NBA Players Who Underwent Operative Treatment for Metacarpal Fractures and Those Treated Nonoperatively.

Parameter	Operative treatment (n = 14)	Nonoperative treatment (n = 18)	P value
Minutes played per game	3.42 (7.97)	0.39 (8.23)	.314
PER ± 1 season	0.01 (2.56)	0.12 (3.75)	.921
PER ± 2 seasons	2.53 (3.58)	1.60 (3.09)	.518
Points per game	−0.03 (2.23)	−0.20 (2.61)	.854
Steals per 36 min played	−0.06 (0.34)	0.00 (0.42)	.671
Rebounds per 36 min played	−0.56 (1.47)	−0.03 (1.44)	.326
Assists per 36 min played	0.50 (1.55)	0.11 (0.67)	.422
Blocks per 36 min played	0.02 (0.23)	0.07 (0.60)	.726

Note. Values are expressed as mean difference between the preinjury and postinjury metrics (standard deviation). Preinjury refers to the season immediately prior to injury, and postinjury refers to the season immediately after injury. NBA, National Basketball Association; PER, player efficiency rating.