Table 2.
Fracture classifications, associated intra-articular lesions, and surgical treatment
| ARIF (n = 19) | ORIF (n = 21) | Total (n = 40) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fracture classifications | ||||
| Schatzker I | 4 (21.1%) | 1 (4.76%) | 5 (12.5%) | 0.281 |
| Schatzker II | 8 (42.1%) | 8 (38.1%) | 16 (40%) | 1 |
| Schatzker III | 7 (36.8%) | 12 (57.14%) | 19 (47.5%) | 0.334 |
| Treatment | ||||
| Cannulated screws | 19 (100%) | 3 (14.3%) | 22 (55%) | < 0.05 |
| Plate | – | 18 (85.7%) | 18 (45%) | < 0.05 |
| Associated intra-articular lesions | ||||
| Meniscal tear | 8 (80%) | 9 (81.8%) | 17 (81%) | 0.154 |
| Anterior tibial spine | 2 (20%) | 1 (9.1%) | 3 (14.2%) | 0.424 |
| ACL rupture | – | 1 (9.1%) | 1 (4.8%) | – |
| Total | 10 (100%) | 11 (100%) | 21 (100%) | 0.763 |
| Treatment | ||||
| Suture of meniscal tear | 2 | 6 | 8 | 0.345 |
| Partial meniscectomy | 6 | 3 | 9 | 0.337 |
| Anterior tibial spine fixation | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0.925 |
Results are presented as mean values; percentage and SD in parentheses; p value set at p < 0.05