Table 1.

Outcome collection

Time point	Data collection
Baseline	DRI and EQ-5D preinjury and contemporary.
30 days	Deep infection, complication records, scar assessment, operative record and photograph of limb wound.
3 months	DRI, EQ-5D, DN4, scar assessment, record of complications/rehabilitation or other interventions and economics questionnaire.
6 months	DRI, EQ-5D, DN4, scar assessment, record of complications/rehabilitation or other interventions and economics questionnaire.
12 months	DRI, EQ-5D, DN4 and record of complications/further interventions.
2, 3, 4 and 5 years	DRI, EQ-5D, DN4 and record of complications/further interventions.

DN4, Douleur Neuropathique Questionnaire; DRI, Disability Rating Index; EQ-5D, Euroqol-5 Dimension questionnaire.