Table 4.
Comparison of results with published literature. ORIF stands for open reduction and internal fixation.
| Number of patients |
Treatment Method |
Open fractures |
Infection | Union Time | Malunion | Non-union | Good outcome | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mcferran et al 15 |
52 | ORIF | 21% | 17% | Not available | 6% | 4% | Not available |
| Tornetta et al.10 | 26 | Hybrid External fixator, minimal ORIF | Not available | 4% each for pin site and deep infection | 4.2 months | 4% | Not available | 81% |
| Papadokostakis et al. 7 |
179 | Ankle spanning Ext Fixation |
35% | 27% minor infection 2% major infection |
4.3 months |
13% | 7% | Not available |
| Sirkin et al. 16 | 56 | Two stage procedure | 39% | 5% | Not available | 3% | 6% | Not available |
| Present study | 50 | External fixation with minimal ORIF | 28% | 12% minor infection | 4.2 months | 8% | Nil | 88% |