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Carrying angle measurements for both groups treated with a cast and K-wires: surgically treated patients exhibited significantly superior outcomes in maintaining an acceptable carrying angle compared to the other group
| Carrying angle | Uninjured | Injured side with cast |
|---|---|---|
| Average | 13° | 3° |
| SD | 5.22° | 10° |
| p value | 0.022 |
| Uninjured | Injured side with K-wires | |
|---|---|---|
| Average | 15° | 10° |
| SD | 5.78° | 7.77° |
| p value | 0.0068 |
Bolditalic value indicates statistically significant p value
