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Comparison of functional outcomes between groups
| Variable | Group Mg (n = 23) | Group Ti (n = 25) | p-Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| AOFAS (score ± SD) | 93.7 ± 8.8 | 90.0 ± 10.7 | 0.161a |
| OA grading | 0.074b | ||
| Grade 0 | 21 | 17 | |
| Grade 1 | 1 | 6 | |
| Grade 2 | 0 | 2 | |
| Grade 3 | 1 | 0 | |
| Implant removal n (%) | 0 (0%) | 5 (20%) | 0.031b |
AOFAS American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, OA osteoarthritis, Mg magnesium, Ti titanium
aMann–Whitney test
bchi-squared test
