Table 1 Demographic Data and Complications in the Two Study Cohorts
| Â | Number of cases | Mean age (standard deviation) | Complications | Superficial infections | Simple wound dehiscence | Deep soft tissue infection | Joint infection | Other | Mean total surgical time (Standard deviation) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sutures Group | 99 | 58.8 (8.8) | 9 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 Gout flare resulting in dehiscence, 1 allergic reaction to suture material | 122.3 minutes (33.4) |
Staples group | 82 | 59.9 (7.9) | 0 | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â | 114 minutes (24.2) |