Table 2.
Comparative analysis between distal femoral fractures managed with a locking plate as to the evidence of healing at 3 months, to identify factors influencing fracture healing
| Characteristic | Not healed at 3 months | Healed at 3 months | p value of test |
|---|---|---|---|
| N | 23 | 15 | |
| Gender male (%) | 3 (13.0) | 2 (13.3) | 0.999 |
| Age* | 77.52 (9.90) | 76.60 (8.25) | 0.767 |
| Charlson score* | 5.00 (1.04) | 4.73 (1.16) | 0.467 |
| Singh’s index* | 2.09 (0.73) | 2.27 (0.59) | 0.433 |
| Classification type* | 0.70 (0.97) | 1.07 (1.03) | 0.270 |
| Second generation of plating (%) | 11 (47.8) | 9 (60.0) | 0.687 |
| Total incision length in centimetres* | 16.74 (6.27) | 12.23 (3.25) | 0.015* |
| Problems with metalwork (%) | 6 (26.1) | 2 (13.3) | 0.592 |
| Bridging femoral stem* | 4 (17.4) | 1 (6.7) | 0.642 |
| Percentage of filled holes* | 49.94 (15.3) | 50.3 (15.5) | 0.627 |
| Ratio of working length to fracture length* | 1.60 (0.53) | 1.44 (0.45) | 0.323 |
| Working length in centimetres* | 108.40 (40.72) | 145.78 (46.81) | 0.016* |
| Fracture length in centimetres* | 79.27 (28.98) | 102.30 (48.73) | 0.108 |
Italics imply statistical significant difference noted
*Mean (SD)