Table 3.
Clinical outcome according to implant material
| Outcome | Number of toes | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SS K wire group (n = 81) | Ti K wire group (n = 54) | ||
| Recurrence | 31 (39%) | 7 (13%) | 0.002 |
| Pain | 39 (48%) | 12 (22%) | 0.004 |
| Swelling | 29 (36%) | 12 (22%) | 0.126 |
SS = stainless steel; Ti = titanium.