Table 2. Fusion status per patient.
Comparison of fusion status per patient at 6 and 12 months between the standard thickness plate group (Std) and low-profile plate group (LP) revealing a significant difference in radiographic fusion at the 12-month time point favoring the standard plate
Study groups | N | 6 months | 12 months |
LP, n (%) | 22 | 13 (59.1%) | 15 (68.2%) |
Std, n (%) | 48 | 36 (75.0%) | 45 (93.8%) |
P-value | 0.18 | 0.0045 |