Table 4.
Withdrawals of the 160 patients with displaced (Gartland [4] type II and III) extension type supracondylar fractures of humerus randomly assigned to receive percutaneous fixation with either crossed medial-lateral pin or, two-lateral pins
| Lost to follow-up | Crossed medial-lateral pin entry group (n = 80) | Two-lateral pin entry group (n = 80) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| After the surgery ψ | 2 (3) | 2 (3) | 1.0ρ |
| After the first visit ψ | 5 (6) | 4 (5) | 1.0ρ |
| After the second visit ψ | 9 (11) | 8 (10) | 1.0ρ |
ψ The datas are given as the number (%) of patients. ρ Fisher's exact test