Table 3.
Findings of the physical exam in isolated articular, combined and shaft fractures
| Patient Group | Group IA | Group C | Group IS | p-values |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| # of patients | 60 | 52 | 37 | n.s. |
| ROM > 50% (n) | 53 (88.3%) | 38 (73.1%) | 35 (94.6%) | P = 0.012# |
| ROM 20 – 50% (n) | 2 (3.33%) | 5 (9.6%) | 2 (5.4%) | n.s. |
| ROM < 20%(n) | 6 (10%) | 9 (17.3%) | 0 (0%) | n.s. |
| Instability elbow (n) | 0 (0%) | 1 (1.9%) | 1 (2.7%) | n.s. |
| Contracture (n) | 5 (8.33%) | 13 (25%) | 4 (10.8%) | P = 0.009+ |
| Heterotopic ossification | 22 (36%) | 31 (59%) | 5 (13%) |
P = 0.003# P < 0.02§ |
| AR | 0 (0%) | 4 (7.7%) | 1 (2.7%) | n.s. |
| Neurological impairment (n) | 7 (11.7%) | 7 (13.5%) | 4 (10.8%) | n.s. |
| Full muscle force: shoulder | 54 (90%) | 46 (88.5%) | 36(97.3%) | n.s. |
| Full muscle force: elbow (n) | 52 (86.7%) | 42 (80.8%) | 37 (100%) |
P = 0.021§ P = 0.005# |
(#) Comparison between combined and shaft fractures
(+) Comparison between isolated articular and combined fractures
(§) Comparison between isolated articular and shaft fractures