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Comparison of fusion between two fixation methods using radiological criteria. (P = tubular dorsal plate construct fixation, PCS= dorsal plate with additional interfragmentary compression screw fixation).
| PCS Group (n=23) | P Group (n=15) | P-Value (Fishers Exact Two-Tailed Test) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union (0-60 days) | 16 (70%) | 7 (47%) | 0.1903 |
| Delayed union (61-190 days) | 7 (30%) | 3 (20%) | 0.7085 |
| Total union (>6 months) | 23 (100%) | 10 (67%) | 0.0059 |
| Non union | 0 (0%) | 5 (33%) | 0.0059 |
