Table 2.
Comparisons of clinical result between two groups
| Parameter | Group A | Group B | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length gaineda (cm) | 7.2 ± 1.2 | 7.4 ± 1.3 | 0.571 |
| Length gaineda (%) | 26.9 ± 5.4 | 25.6 ± 6.0 | 0.387 |
| Lengthening indexa (d/cm) | 14.4 ± 3.4 | 13.3 ± 2.6 | 0.371 |
| External fixation indexa (d/cm) | 40.0 ± 10.7 | 17.4 ± 2.4 | <0.001 |
| Consolidation indexa (d/cm) | 40.6 ± 8.3 | 40.7 ± 6.5 | 0.957 |
| Complications b | |||
| Problems | 20.0 (0.87) | 19.0 (0.37) | <0.001 |
| Obstacles | 3.0 (0.13) | 5.0 (0.10) | 0.678 |
| Sequelae | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Total | 23.0 (1.0) | 24.0 (0.47) | <0.001 |
There were 23 tibiae in group A and 51 in group B
a The values are given as the mean and standard deviation
b The values are given as the number of complications with the mean number per tibia in parentheses