Table 3.
The coronal and sagittal plane alignment of tibial tuberosity avulsion fractures type 4 modified Watson–Jones following a surgical intervention. DCF: Distal Cortical Fixation; PST: Proximal screw technique; Crossed/other: Crossed pins or screws or screws.
| Variable | DCF (n = 21, 56.75%) | PST (n = 8, 21.62%) | Crossed/Other (n = 8, 21.62%) | Total (n = 37, 100%) | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coronal alignment (degrees) | |||||
| Immediate postoperative | 88.2 ± 1.86 | 86.96 ± 2.08 | 86.47 ± 1.41 | 87.56 ± 1.93 | |
| Last documented (fused fracture) | 87.78 ± 1.57 | 86.5 ± 1.48 | 86.17 ± 2.6 | 87.16 ± 1.91 | |
| Difference | 0.41 ± 1.97 | 0.46 ± 2.24 | 0.3 ± 1.78 | 0.4 ± 1.94 | 0.872 |
| Sagittal alignment (degrees) | |||||
| Immediate postoperative | 9.7 ± 4.95 | 9.91 ± 7.84 | 8.85 ± 4.68 | 9.55 ± 4.94 | |
| Last documented (fused fracture) | 8.75 ± 3.58 | 8.11 ± 5.01 | 10.25 ± 4.18 | 8.93 ± 3.99 | |
| Difference | 0.95 ± 2.86 | 1.48 ± 4.52 | −1.4 ± 3.87 | 0.53 ± 3.51 | 0.296 |