Table 1

Plastic/orthopedic surgery procedures included in survey, by percentage of surgeons performing in small, mid-sized, and large centres

ProcedureSmall (%)Mid (%)Large (%)
Carpal tunnel release36.435.318.2
Trigger finger release18.218.214.7
Fasciectomy9.111.86.1
Ulnar transposition08.85.1
Tendon repairs*45.514.712.1
Facial soft tissue excision63.652.921.2
Ganglion excision54.555.933.3
Skin grafts*63.641.224.2
Skin flaps54.555.954.5
  • * Survey further clarified between flexor and extensor tendon repairs, and between split and full thickness skin grafts.