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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 |
