Table 5.
Complication Rates Among the 3 Groups a
| TLS-T (n = 229) | TLS-P (n = 70) | TLS-B (n = 222) | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intraoperative complication | .02 | |||
| Yes | 5 (2) | 3 (4) | 17 (8) | |
| No | 224 (98) | 67 (96) | 205 (92) | |
| Complications during the first postoperative week | .59 | |||
| Yes | 19 (8) | 3 (4) | 17 (8) | |
| No | 210 (92) | 67 (96) | 205 (92) | |
| Complications after the first postoperative week | .21 | |||
| Yes | 22 (10) | 12 (17) | 28 (13) | |
| No | 207 (90) | 58 (83) | 194 (87) |
a
Data are reported as n (%). The bold P value indicates a statistically significant difference between groups (P < .05). TLS-B, Tape Locking Screw with bioabsorbable screws; TLS-P, Tape Locking Screw with polyetheretherketone screws; TLS-T, Tape Locking Screw with titanium screws.