Table 1. Mechanical load force and direction data.
Group (FL) | Group (Fi) | Two-tailed t test | |
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Varus (N) | 28.7 ± 3.5 | 30.7 ± 4.9 | p = 0.230 |
Valgus (N) | 20.6 ± 5.2 | 22.9 ± 3.4 | p = 0.240 |
Extension (N) | 19.0 ± 3.4 | 28.7 ± 4.0 | p = 0.004 |
Flexion (N) | 17.1 ± 1.2 | 22.9 ± 4.0 | p = 0.015 |
Internal Rotation (N) | 12.55 ± 1.2 | 11.7 ± 2.6 | p = 0.256 |
External Rotation (N) | 11.2 ± 1.8 | 11.6 ± 1.0 | p = 0.292 |
Abbreviations: Fi, fixation with intramedullary and lateral wires; FL, fixation with two lateral wires; N, Newtons.