Table 3.
Comparisons of postoperative complications
| Complications | Number of studies | Participant | Odds ratio [95 % CI] | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VLP | Pin | ||||
| Superficial infection | 5 | 367 | 365 | 0.47 [0.25, 0.90] | 0.02* |
| Deep infection | 2 | 251 | 250 | 1.00 [0.14, 7.28] | 1.00 |
| CRPS | 4 | 163 | 166 | 0.50 [0.17, 1.50] | 0.22 |
| CTS | 4 | 134 | 132 | 1.13 [0.38, 3.31] | 0.83 |
| Neurological injury | 4 | 374 | 376 | 0.72 [0.27, 1.91] | 0.51 |
| Tendon rupture | 3 | 317 | 314 | 1.04 [0.34, 3.18] | 0.94 |
| Tenosynovitis | 2 | 43 | 42 | 0.45 [0.06, 3.62] | 0.45 |
| Additional surgery to remove hardware | 5 | 365 | 362 | 0.97 [0.33, 2.79] | 0.95 |
| Loss of reduction | 2 | 48 | 48 | 0.19 [0.02, 1.76] | 0.14 |
| Total complications | 7 | 438 | 437 | 0.25 [0.14, 0.45] | <0.00001* |
CRPS complex regional pain syndrome, CTS carpal tunnel syndrome, VLP volar locking plate, CI confidence interval
*Significant value