Baseline characteristics of the two randomisation groups
| Paracetamol group | Morphine group | |
| Total number of patients | 27 | 28 |
| Male | 15 | 15 |
| Female | 12 | 13 |
| Age | ||
| Mean (range) | 38 (16 to 64) years | 35 (16 to 62) years |
| Median | 36 years | 34 years |
| Site of injury | ||
| Upper limb | 14 | 13 |
| Lower limb | 13 | 15 |
| Type of injury | ||
| Fracture | 16 | 14 |
| Soft tissue | 11 | 14 |