Table 2.
Incidence of postoperative pain and complications
| Factor | MIPO (n = 35) | ORIF (n = 35) | t test | p value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Postoperative pain (n) | 6 (17%) | 9 (26%) | I2 = 2.364 | 0.500 |
| Severe pain | 0 (0%) | 2 (6%) | ||
| Moderate pain | 2 (6%) | 3 (9%) | ||
| Low pain | 4 (11%) | 4 (11%) | ||
| Soft tissue complications (n) | 1 (3%) | 3 (9%) | I2 = 1.192 | 0.275 |
| Nonunion (n) | 0 (0%) | 2 (6%) | I2 = 2.185 | 0.139 |
| Superficial and deep wound infection (n) | 3 (9%) | 7 (20%) | I2 = 2.164 | 0.141 |
| Vascular-nerve injuries (n) | 1 (3%) | 0 (0%) | I2 = 0.957 | 0.328 |
| Total number of patients with complications or severe pain (n) | 5(14%) | 13 (37%) | I2 = 4.786 | 0.029 |
All variables were reported in terms of counted cases and relevant percentages and compared with the I2 test