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Table 2 Post-operative Outcomes

From: Antegrade intramedullary fixation for adolescent fifth metacarpal neck fracture and its impact on epiphyseal growth

 

Mean (Range)

Fracture healing time, months

2.69 ± 0.83 (2–4)

Cross-sectional area, %

3.46 ± 0.78 (2.1–4.9)

Premature epiphyseal closure, yes/no

1/20

DASH

1.76 ± 1.48 (0–4)

VAS

0.19 ± 0.60 (0–2)

Grip strength of opposite side, %

91.55 ± 4.52 (85–101)

  1. Measurement data are presented as mean ± standard deviation