Table 3.
Assessment of reduction quality and the position of the spiral blade.
| Variable | HP (n = 46) | TLV (n = 40) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parker's ratio index (AP), % | 39.8 ± 6.2 | 38.6 ± 5.6 | 0.326 |
| Parker's ratio index (LAT), % | 49.3 ± 5.0 | 49.8 ± 5.2 | 0.845 |
| Lag screw placement (AP), n (%) | 0.877 | ||
| Central | 35 (76.1) | 31 (77.5) | |
| Superior | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | |
| Inferior | 11 (23.9) | 9 (22.5) | |
| Lag screw placement (LAT), n (%) | >0.999 | ||
| Anterior | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | |
| Central | 46 (100) | 40 (100) | |
| Posterior | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | |
| TAD, mm | 20.4 ± 3.1 | 19.9 ± 2.9 | 0.656 |
| Reduction quality, n (%) | 0.565 | ||
| Good | 40 (87.0) | 33 (82.5) | |
| Acceptable | 6 (13.0) | 7 (17.5) | |
| Poor | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | |
AP, anteroposterior view; LAT, lateral view; TAD, tip-apex distance.