Table 2. Patient follow-up and blinding.
| Follow-up interval | Rigid plate fixation | Wire cerclage | Overall | Patient blinding maintained |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 weeks | 97% (111/114) | 93% (110/118) | 95% (221/232) | 83% (179/215) |
| 6 weeks | 96% (110/114) | 98% (116/118) | 97% (226/232) | 82% (185/226) |
| 3 months | 90% (103/114) | 92% (108/117) | 91% (211/231) | 80% (171/213) |
| 6 months | 90% (102/114) | 86% (101/117) | 88% (203/231) | 77% (152/198) |
Note: patient follow-up excludes deaths. A total of 2 patients died in the rigid plate fixation group and 3 patients died in the wire cerclage group.