TableĀ 3

Criteria used in the definition of major and minor complications

Major complicationsMinor complications
Tendon reruptureMuscle atrophy
Deep infectionSuperficial infection
Tendon adhesionsAbnormal wound healing (eg, keloid)
Persistent functional/neurological deficitWeakness/limited ROM
Thrombophlebitis/compartment syndromeMinor (symptomatic) oedema
Wound sloughScar adhesions
  • ROM, range of motion.