Table 7. Mean scores and standard deviation of perceived competence (ranged from 0 to 100) in the two treated groups. Higher scores indicate higher perceived competence.

Scale	External fixation	Plating	P-value
Scholastic competence	54±6	64±7	0.342
Social acceptance	38±5	61±4	0.263
Athletic competence	41±3	42±5	0.567
Physical appearance	51±6	56±6	0.846
Behavioral conduct	53±7	55±3	0.913
Close friendship	57±2	51±3	0.646
Global self-worth	56±7	61±4	0.265
Overall	53±4	55±5	0.734