Table 1.
Comparison of general data between the two groups of patients
| Variables | Observation group(n = 21) | Control group(n = 21) | χ2/t‐value | P‐value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gender | Male | 11 | 12 | 0.096 | 0.757 |
| Female | 12 | 9 | |||
| Mean age | 68.8 ± 6.3 | 69.0 ± 7.2 | 0.114 | 0.901 | |
| Preoperative time (days) | 4.2 ± 1.1 | 4.3 ± 1.2 | 0.281 | 0.780 | |
| Mechanism of injury | F | 15 | 17 | 0.525 | 0.469 |
| TA | 6 | 4 | |||
| Fracture site | Left | 9 | 11 | 0.382 | 0.537 |
| Right | 12 | 10 | |||
| Neer classification | Neer 3 | 14 | 15 | 0.111 | 0.739 |
| Neer 4 | 7 | 6 |
Observation group: PHILOS combined with fibular allograft; Control group: PHILOS alone.