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Demographic characteristics of the studies.
| ARIF Group | ORIF Group | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of patients | 66 | 693 |
| Average waiting time (days) | 9 ± 2.2 (5–12) | 4.3 ± 0.5 (2.5–7) |
| Mean follow-up (months) | 23.6 ± 6.8 (10–31.8) | 16.3 ± 9.4 (9.47–68.4) |
| Average age (years) | 43.2 ± 7.0 (26.6–49.9) | 38.5 ± 5.3 (23–47.7) |
ORIF: open reduction internal fixation; ARIF: arthroscopic-assisted reduction internal fixation.
