Table 2 Baseline characteristics
|  | RSC Group (n = 70) | SCC Group (n = 70) |
|---|---|---|
Age [years] | 50 ± 14 | 50 ± 13 |
Gender [no/%] | ||
 Female | 37 (53) | 37 (53) |
 Male | 33 (47) | 33 (47) |
 Body height [cm] | 171.7 ± 9,0 | 173.1 ± 10.2 |
 Body weight [kg] | 76.5 ± 13.7 | 79.3 ± 16.5 |
 BMI [kg/m.2] | 25.9 ± 3.7 | 26.3 ± 4.3 |
ASA [no./%] | ||
 I | 38 (54) | 35 (50) |
 II | 27 (39) | 33(47) |
 III | 5 (7) | 2 (3) |
Surgical area | ||
 Upper ankle joint | 35 (50) | 41 (59) |
 Calcaneus | 8 (11) | 14 (20) |
 Hallux | 10 (14) | 6 (9) |
 Talus | 6 (9) | 0 (0) |
 Metatarsal | 10 (14.3) | 7 (10) |
 Tendons/syndesmosisof the ankle | 1 (1) | 2 (3) |