Table 3.
Radiographic findings
| Variable | Total | Conservative | Operative | p value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malleoli involveda | ||||
| Unimalleolar | 145 (78.4) | 76 (92.7) | 69 (67.0) | <0.001c |
| Bimalleolar | 23 (12.4) | 4 (4.9) | 19 (18.4) | |
| Trimalleolar | 17 (9.2) | 2 (2.4) | 15 (14.6) | |
| Luxationa | 12 (6.5) | 0 (0) | 12 (11.7) | <0.001c |
| Pre-operative | ||||
| MCS (mm)b | 2.85 (2.26–3.90) | 2.53 (2.19–3.06) | 3.66 (2.32–5.93) | <0.001d |
| Fibular displacement (mm)b | 1.08 (0.00–1.83) | 0.00 (0.00–1.48) | 1.39 (0.66–2.38) | <0.001d |
| Post-operative | ||||
| MCS (mm)b | 2.58 (2.16–3.12) | N.A. | 2.58 (2.16–3.12) | N.A. |
| Fibular displacement (mm)b | 0.00 (0.00–0.43) | N.A. | 0.00 (0.00–0.43) | |
P values <0.05 are considered statistically significant
MCS Medial Clear Space, N.A. not applicable
Data are shown as a numbers with the percentage between brackets or as b median with the P25–P75 given between brackets
Data are analyzed using a c Chi Square analysis or d Mann–Whitney U test