Table 4.
Interobserver agreement for years in independent practice
| Variable | κ 1 (n = 36) | Classification | κ 2 (n = 45) | Classification | κ 3 (n = 52) | Classification | κ 4 (n = 35) | Classification | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gap of > 2 mm | 0.5 | Moderate | 0.55 | Moderate | 0.58 | Moderate | 0.59 | Moderate | ||||||
| Complete loss of cortical contact | 0.43 | Moderate | 0.45 | Moderate | 0.43 | Moderate | 0.41 | Moderate | ||||||
| Unstable fracture | 0.5 | Moderate | 0.52 | Moderate | 0.53 | Moderate | 0.39 | Fair | ||||||
| Associated ligament injuries/fractures | 0.41 | Moderate | 0.36 | Fair | 0.29 | Fair | 0.27 | Fair | ||||||
| Recommend operative treatment | 0.53 | Moderate | 0.54 | Moderate | 0.53 | Moderate | 0.47 | Moderate | ||||||
1 = 0–5 years in independent practice; 2 = 6–10 years in independent practice; 3 = 11–20 years in independent practice; 4 = 21–30 years in independent practice.