Table 1 Patient characteristics

Gender [male/female]:

35/6 (85/15%)

Age at reconstruction [years]:

23.0 (10–72)

Time since reconstruction [months]:

144 (14–468)

Reconstructed nerve:

Nerves in lower extremity

4/41 patients

Nerves in upper extremity

40/41 patients

Brachial plexus

3/41 patients

Occupation:

Student

9/41 (22%)

Non-manual labour

4/41 (10%)

Manual labour

15/41 (37%)

Retired

1/41 (2%)

Unknown

12/41 (29%)