Table 2.
Comparison of Complication Rates Within 90 Days Between Arthroscopically Assisted and Traditional Tibial Plateau Fixation Cohorts
| Complications | Arthroscopically Assisted Tibial Plateau Fracture Fixation, n = 476 (%) | Traditional Tibial Fracture Fixation, n = 476 (%) | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return to OR, n (%) | 15 (3.2) | 14 (2.9) | .8504 |
| Minor medical complications, n (%) | 13 (2.7) | 39 (8.2) | .0002∗ |
| Major medical complications, n (%) | 22 (4.6) | 47 (9.9) | .0018∗ |
| Surgical complications, n (%) | 13 (2.7) | 63 (13.2) | <.0001∗ |
| Emergency department visits, n (%) | 64 (13.4) | 102 (21.4) | .0012∗ |
OR, operating room.
Statistically significant.