Table 4 Definition of outcomes
Outcome | Measures |
|---|---|
Wound-related | Haemotoma |
Seroma | |
Partial or complete graft loss | |
Dehiscence | |
Tendon exposure | |
Delayed healing | |
Need for re-dressing | |
Infection | |
Function-related | Pain |
Sensory deficits | |
Decreased range of motion (ROM) | |
Decreased strength | |
Disability of Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) [22] | |
Mayo wrist score [23] | |
Cold Intolerance Severity Score (CISS) [24] | |
Aesthetic-related | Coloration |
Thickness | |
Scarring | |
Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale (POSAS) [25] |