Table 2.
BHC of the proximal fragment, gap, and distal fragment vs. 2D-CT parameters of bone structure at the proximal fragment
| BHC proximal | BHC gap | BHC distal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean ± SD | Mean ± SD | Mean ± SD | |
| Trabecular structure | |||
| Yes (n = 20) | 5.3* ± 3.6 | 6.3 ± 4.1 | 6.5 ± 3.6 |
| No (n = 9) | 0.9* ± 1.9 | 4.9 ± 4.5 | 4.3 ± 3.9 |
| p values | < 0.001 | 0.466 | 0.187 |
| Sclerosis | |||
| Yes (n = 18) | 3.0 ± 3.8 | 6.4 ± 4.2 | 5.3 ± 3.4 |
| No (n = 11) | 5.3 ± 3.5 | 4.8 ± 4.3 | 6.6 ± 4.5 |
| p values | 0.116 | 0.367 | 0.439 |
| Fragmentation | |||
| Yes (n = 4) | 1.3* ± 1.9 | 2.0 ± 4.1 | 3.0 ± 4.8 |
| No (n = 25) | 4.3* ± 3.8 | 6.5 ± 3.9 | 6.3 ± 3.5 |
| p values | 0.036 | 0.111 | 0.274 |
BHC bone healing capacity score, SD standard deviation
*Significant difference between presence and absence of 2D-CT parameters