Table 2.
Subanalysis of outcome (mean union period in months) focusing on fracture site and type, soft tissue condition, and type of surgery for both groups
| Control | LIPUS | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4.8 | 4.2 | 0.11 |
| Fracture site | |||
| Femur | 4.7 | 4.3 | 0.74 |
| Tibia | 4.9 | 4 | 0.048 |
| AO classification | |||
| A type | 3.9 | 4.1 | 0.44 |
| B type | 4.9 | 4 | 0.21 |
| C type | 6.4 | 4.5 | 0.005 |
| Soft tissue | |||
| Open | 4.7 | 4.3 | 0.71 |
| Closed | 4.8 | 4.1 | 0.09 |
| Surgery | |||
| Nail | 4.8 | 4.2 | 0.17 |
| Plate | 4.5 | 4 | 0.33 |
Outcomes for the underlined fracture site and type were found to differ significantly between the groups (P value <0.05)