Fig. 5From: Repair of thumb defect by using the toenail flap: biomechanical analysis of donor foot—a retrospective cohort studyCompared with that before the operation, the contact area of the donor foot in M1–M5 and M2–M4 areas decreased significantly 1 and 3 months after the operation, respectively. No significant change was observed 6 months after the operation. *P < 0.05, ***P < 0.001; N = 29. P < 0.05 was considered significantBack to article page