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Table 2: Comparative results of motion and strength between the operated and non-affected sides. |
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Variable* |
Unaffected hand |
Affected hand |
p |
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Grip strength (pounds), mean ± SD |
84 ± 25.46 |
81 ± 22.58 |
0.357** |
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Pinch strength (pounds), mean ± SD |
15.6 ± 3.92 |
14.8 ± 4.76 |
0.335** |
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Flexion (grades), median [IQR] |
75 [10] |
74 [10] |
0.285*** |
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Extension (grades), median [IQR] |
71 [4] |
70 [3.5] |
0.180*** |
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Ulnar deviation, median [IQR] |
30 [1.5] |
30 [2] |
0.102*** |
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Radial deviation, median [IQR] |
12 [2] |
10 [2] |
0.102*** |
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* Based on the sample size, the Shapiro-Wilk test was applied to assess whether the variable had a normal distribution. If the variable was normal, the mean was estimated using its standard deviation (SD); if it was not normal, the median was estimated using the interquartile range (IQR). ** t Student *** Wilcoxon |
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