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Postoperative outcomes
| Postoperative data | Value | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Mean blood loss(ml) | 1030 (range: 450–1400) | |
| Mean operative time(min) | 203 (range: 135–245) | |
| Mean length of incision(cm) | 11 (range: 9–14) | |
| Mean union time(weeks) | 13 (range: 12–16) | |
| Postoperative complications | ||
| Postoperative ossifying myositis | 2 | 6.1 |
| Postoperative wound infection | 1 | 3.0 |
| The modified Merle d'Aubigné score | ||
| Excellent | 22 | 66.7 |
| Good | 7 | 21.2 |
| Fair | 4 | 12.1 |
