 The risks and benefits of the procedure were discussed in detail with the patient including, but not limited to scarring, infection, damage to blood vessels and nerves, re-rupture, need further surgery, loss of range of motion, inability to return to heavy activity such as weight lifting, complex usual pain syndrome, and deep vein thrombosis as well as anesthetic risks. 
The risks and benefits of the procedure were discussed in detail with the patient including , but not limited to scarring , infection , damage to blood vessels and nerves , re - rupture , need further surgery , loss of range of motion , inability to return to heavy activity such as weight lifting , complex usual pain syndrome , and deep vein thrombosis as well as anesthetic risks .