Table 3 Nerve-related complications depending on whether simultaneous ulnar nerve prophylactic anterior transposition was present
Complication (n, %) | Prophylactic ulnar nerve transposition ( +) (n = 112, 100%) | Prophylactic ulnar nerve transposition (−) (n = 58, 100%) |
|---|---|---|
Nerve related | ||
Pre-operative ulnar nerve symptoms | 2 (1.8%) | 2 (3.4%) |
Ulnar nerve symptoms: spontaneously recovered | 12 (10.7%) | 3 (5.2%) |
Ulnar nerve symptoms: required secondary operation | 9 (8.0%) | 2 (3.4%) |
Median or radial nerve symptoms | 2 (1.8%) | 2 (3.4%) |