Table 3.
The success of LIPUS was significantly associated with the inter-fragment bone gap, however no significant association was seen between the success of LIPUS and the time after which LIPUS treatment was commenced post definitive surgery.
| Variable | Union achieved after LIPUS therapy (n = 22) | Required revision surgery after LIPUS (n = 16) | Total (n = 44) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inter-fragment bone gap (mm) | ||||
| Mean | 3.26 ± 2.29 | 6.9 ± 5.67 | 4.79 ± 4.4 | 0.041∗ |
| Range | 1–9 | 1–17 | 1–17 | |
| Time to treatment (months) | ||||
| Mean | 7.67 ± 3.21 | 7.1 ± 2.70 | 7.41 ± 2.96 | 0.54 |
| Range | 3–14 | 3–12 | 3–14 | |
∗ indicates a significant p – value.