Table 2. Clinical Outcomes by the Mayo Elbow Performance Score.
Variable | Group A | Group B | Total | p-value |
---|---|---|---|---|
Grace & Eversmann functional evaluation | 0.022 | |||
Excellent | 15 | 3 | 18 | |
Good | 14 | 9 | 23 | |
Acceptable | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
Unacceptable | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
Range of motion (°), mean (range) | ||||
Supination | 85 (70-90) | 76 (50-90) | 82 (50-90) | 0.001 |
Pronation | 79 (50-90) | 73 (60-90) | 77 (50-90) | 0.020 |
DASH score, mean (range) | 7.1 (0-19.2) | 15.1 (0-29.6) | 9.8 (0-29.6) | 0.001 |
Union time (wk), mean (range) | 11.1 (6-41) | 17.8 (5-30) | 13.1 (5-41) | 0.001 |
DASH: Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand.