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VAS scores before the accident and after 12 and 20 months (fracture patients, n=23)
| VAS | Accident | 12 months | 20 months | Score reduction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All cases (23) | 86.8±15.6 (36–100) | 56.3±19.9 (27–97), P<0.001 | 64.7±19.5 (25–99), P<0.001 | 21.1±21.3, P<0.001 |
| Implant removed (11) | 90±7.8 (74–100) | 55.6±17.5 (30–76), P=0.003 | 68.0±14.3 (40–84), P=0.003 | 22.0±14.5, P=0.003 |
| Implant not removed (12) | 82.0±20.0 (36–100) | 57.0±22.7 (27–97), P=0.012 | 61.6±23.5 (25–99), P=0.050 | 20.3±26.6, P=0.034 |
