Table 3.
Clinical outcomes of patients treated with intramedullary fixation among Group A, Group B, and Group C.
| Group A (n=42) | Group B (n=33) | Group C (n=36) | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surgical time (min) | 45.5 ± 7.7 | 49.5 ± 7.5 | 61.9 ± 8.9 | 0.009 |
| Length of hospital stay (d) | 7.4 ± 3.6 | 7.2 ± 3.8 | 7.5 ± 4.0 | 0.672 |
| VAS score | 0.4 ± 0.4 | 1.1 ± 0.6 | 0.5 ± 0.3 | 0.023 |
| TAD | 19.5 ± 4.2 | 19.9 ± 4.0 | 19.2 ± 4.3 | 0.313 |
| HHS score at last follow-up | 85.2 ± 7.9 | 82.3 ± 7.6 | 83.7 ± 8.9 | 0.374 |
| Time to fracture union (Weeks) | 12.8 ± 2.3 | 13.3 ± 3.0 | 12.9 ± 2.7 | 0.431 |
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| Complication rate after surgery (percentage) | 1 (2.4%) | 6 (18.2%) | 2 (5.6%) | 0.043 |