Table 3.
List of all complications for the two treatment groups.
| Complication | Group A (n=26) | Group B (n=52) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blood loss (mL) | 105.3±11.76 | 159.4±14.27 | <0.001* |
| Screw loosening | 5 | 2 | .025* |
| Overall infection | .067 | ||
| Superficial infection | 5 | 3 | – |
| Deep infection | 3 | 4 | – |
| Skin necrosis/tensity wheal | 2 | 5 | .779 |
| Traumatic arthritis | .037* | ||
| 1 | 8 (31%) | 19 (36%) | – |
| 2 | 10 (38%) | 27 (52%) | – |
| 3 | 5 (19%) | 5 (10%) | – |
| 4 | 3 (12%) | 1 (2%) | – |
| Bone union | – | ||
| Nonunion | 0 | 0 | – |
| Malunion | 5 (19%) | 3 (6%) | – |
| Delayed union | 4 (15%) | 3 (6%) |
*
P value was considered significant.