Table 4. Outcomes of the patients.
| Outcomes | Operation (n=113) | Nonoperation (n=113) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length of stay in ICU (d) | 0.67±2.21 | 0.39±1.72 | 0.283 |
| Duration of mechanical ventilation (h) | 8.85±30.98 | 4.35±20.78 | 0.201 |
| Length of stay in hospital (d) | 11.42±4.27 | 8.96±3.67 | 0 |
| Pain score on the day of hospitalization | 8.02±1.18 | 6.95±1.17 | 0 |
| Pain score on the day of discharge | 3.48±1.29 | 4.58±1.11 | 0 |
| Duration of painkiller use (m) | 1.43±0.94 | 1.84±1.35 | 0.009 |
| Fracture healing time (m) | 3.23±0.72 | 3.55±1.38 | 0.033 |
| Bone nonunion | 3 | 5 | 0.778 |
| Death | 1 | 1 |
Length of stay in ICU (d), duration of mechanical ventilation (h), length of stay in hospital (d), pain score on the day of hospitalization, Pain score on the day of discharge, duration of painkiller use (m), and fracture healing time (m) are presented as the mean ± standard deviation. ICU, intensive care unit.