Table 2.
Clinical results including mean healing index, complication rate per segment, and the short form 36 questionnaire (SF-36).
| DBM (N = 14) | Control (N = 15) | P value* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean healing index (days/cm) | 39.8 ± 5.3 | 44.3 ± 5.8 | 0.05 |
| SF-36 (PCS) gain after operation | 10.3 ± 2.6 | 11.9 ± 2.3 | 0.23 |
| SF-36 (MCS) gain after operation | 14.8 ± 4.2 | 15.9 ± 4.8 | 0.48 |
| SF-36 (TCS) gain after operation | 19.3 ± 6.1 | 18.9 ± 5.9 | 0.47 |
| Complication rate per segment (%) | 78 | 80 | 0.72 |
(*Unpaired t-test; PCS, physical component summary; MCS, mental component summary; TCS, total component summary).