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Site of fixation and indication for external fixation
| Feature | Control group (A) | Study group (B) |
|---|---|---|
| Site of external fixation | ||
| Humerus | 7 | 6 |
| Radius | 2 | 2 |
| Ulna | 2 | 1 |
| Hand | 1 | 0 |
| Femur | 5 | 11 |
| Tibia | 29 | 31 |
| Foot | 2 | 0 |
| Ankle | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 49 | 51 |
| Indication (diagnosis) | ||
| Gunshot Injury | 14 | 17 |
| Road traffic accident | 32 | 28 |
| Achondroplasia | 1 | 1 |
| Blount disease | 2 | 3 |
