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Comparison of total strains between frame types (Mann-Whitney U analysis)
| Frame comparison | Mean | Median | Mean rank | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilizarov wire | 0.34 | 0.36 | 7.70 | 0.02* |
| versus | ||||
| 90º 5-mm ½-pin | 0.26 | 0.26 | 3.30 | |
| Ilizarov wire | 0.34 | 0.36 | 7.60 | 0.03* |
| versus | ||||
| 60º 6-mm divergent ½-pin | 0.26 | 0.26 | 3.30 | |
| 60º 6-mm divergent ½-pin | 0.26 | 0.26 | 5.60 | 1 |
| versus | ||||
| 90º 5-mm ½-pin | 0.26 | 0.26 | 5.40 |
*Significant.
