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Return to activity mean with 95% CI for conservative treatment and surgical treatment patients. N is number of fractures reported.
| Measure | Surgery Mean (weeks) [N] | Conservative Mean (weeks) [N] |
|---|---|---|
| Full weight-bearing | 10.3 ± 2.8 [29] | 7.5 ± 2.4 [15] |
| Loading activities | 8 [2] | 6.1 ± 0.5 [27] |
| Full pre-injury activity | 10.5 ± 0.8 [13] | 7.7 ± 1.0 [15] |
