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The severity of the open tibial fractures according to the modified Gustilo-Anderson open fracture classification
| Gustilo Anderson classification | n (%) | Non-union n (%) | Infection n (%) | Union time Mean (SD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade I | 4 (6.9) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 3.3 (0.96) |
| Grade II | 21 (36.2) | 3 (30.0) | 3 (17.6) | 6.1 (3.6) |
| Grade IIIA | 24 (41.4) | 4 (40.0) | 7 (41.2) | 7.3 (4.7) |
| Grade IIIB | 9 (15.5) | 3 (30.0) | 7 (41.2) | 8.5 (3.1) |
| Total | 58 (100.0) | 10 (100.0) | 17 (100.0) | 6.7 (4.0) |
Union time is in months.
