Table 2.
Pin distance from the elbow capsule
| Pin | Pin configuration | Posterior from capsule | Anterior from capsule | Inferior/medial from capsule |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median (IQR) | Median (IQR) | Median (IQR) | ||
| A | Lateral (reference) | 13.5 (10.5–17.3) | 10.5 (8.5–13.3) | 11.0 (7.3–13.3) |
| B | Lateral divergent | 14.0 (10.5–17.3) | 11.0 (5.3–14.0) | 10.0 (5.0–11.0) |
| C | Lateral parallel | −1.0 (−1.0 to 3.8)*† | 0.5 (−1.0 to 5.5)*† | −1.0 (−2.0 to 0.3)*†‡ |
| D | Medial (crossed pin) | – | – | 13.5 (11.8–17.5)† |
IQR interquartile range; negative values indicate intracapsular penetration
Significant difference (p < 0.05) compared to * pin A, † pin B, and ‡ pin D based on two-tailed Wilcoxon signed-rank test