Table 1. Comparison of Demographic and Underlying Characteristics of the Two Groups a.
| Parameters | Groups | P Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIPO (N = 32) | ORIF (N = 33) | ||
| Age, y | 0.239 | ||
| Mean ± SD | 33.4 ± 10.6 | 34.6 ± 12.1 | |
| Range | 15 - 53 | 16 - 56 | |
| Gender b | 0.835 | ||
| Male | 24 (75) | 24 (72.7) | |
| Female | 8 (25) | 9 (27.3) | |
| Fracture type b | 0.825 | ||
| A | 10 (31.25) | 12 (36.4) | |
| B | 9 (28.1) | 10 (30.3) | |
| C | 13 (40.65) | 11 (33.3) | |
| Mechanisms of fracture b | 0.16 | ||
| Motor-vehicle accident | 11 (34.4) | 12 (36.4) | |
| Falling down | 5 (15.6) | 11 (33.3) | |
| Sport activity | 16 (50) | 10 (30.3) | |
a Abbreviations: MIPO, minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis; and ORIF, open reduction internal fixation.
b Data are presented as No. (%).