 The preoperative discussion with the patient including alternative treatment options, the procedure itself was explained, and risk factors such as infection, swelling, scar tissue, numbness, continued pain, recurrence, falling arch, digital contracture, and the postoperative management were discussed. 
The preoperative discussion with the patient including alternative treatment options , the procedure itself was explained , and risk factors such as infection , swelling , scar tissue , numbness , continued pain , recurrence , falling arch , digital contracture , and the postoperative management were discussed .