Table 4 Comparing operative functional score using Thai-Boston Carpal tunnel score and grip/pinch strength between the running subcuticular skin closure and Donati skin closure following post-surgical decompression at 2 weeks, 6 weeks, and 12 weeks
Post-surgical decompression time | Running subcuticular skin closure group (n=71) | Donati skin closure group (n = 71) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
Mean (±SD) | Mean (±SD) | ||
Boston carpal tunnel score at | |||
baseline | 55.5 (±12.4) | 57.5 (±12.4) | 0.34 |
2 weeks | 38.8 (±9.8) | 38 (±7.7) | 0.60 |
6 weeks | 30.5 (± 6.8) | 30.6 (±6.2) | 0.97 |
3 months | 22.8 (±4.4) | 24 (±5.2) | 0.14 |
Grip strength (pound) | |||
Baseline | 43.6 (±19.3) | 41.1 (±19.2) | 0.45 |
2 weeks | 38.5 (±17.8) | 37.2 (±17.3) | 0.34 |
6 weeks | 42.3 (±16.6) | 41.6 (±16.5) | 0.64 |
3 months | 50.7 (±16.6) | 47.4 (±16.5) | 0.24 |
Pinch strength (pound) | |||
Baseline | 8.8 (±3.7) | 8.7 (±4) | 0.70 |
2 weeks | 8.2 (± 3.3) | 7.6 (±3.7) | 0.34 |
6 weeks | 9.3 (±3.8) | 9.1 (±4.1) | 0.82 |
3 months | 11.4 (±3.8) | 11.1 (±4.5) | 0.69 |