| Control Group (N=35) | Aperture Group (N=33) | |
|---|---|---|
| Incision wound healing problems | 9 (25.7%) | 3 (9.1%) |
| Surgical site infections | 1 (2.9%) | 0 (0%) |
| Total days from index surgery to complete suture removal | 43.5 ±23.3 | 34.1 ± 13.0 |
| Tendon tethering | 10 (28.6%) | 6 (18.2%) |
| Resolved | 7 (70%) | 0 (0%) |
| Neuropraxia/anesthesia | 14 (40%) | 5 (15.2%) |
| Resolved | 3 (8.6%) | 0 (0%) |