Table 2.
Comparison of outcomes in two groups
| Parameters | Group I (N = 30) | Group II (N = 33) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean length of hospital stay | 10.31 ± 7.68 | 11.0 ± 8.17 | .78 |
| 0‐5 d | 6 (20%) | 6 (18.18%) | .622 |
| 6‐10 d | 9 (30%) | 7 (21.21%) | |
| 11‐15 d | 3 (10%) | 5 (15.15%) | |
| 16‐20 d | 0 | 2 (6%) | |
| >20 d | 4 (13.3%) | 3 (9%) | |
| Length of stay (LOS) delay due to other reasons | 7 (23.3%) | 8 (24.245) | |
| Number of extra surgeries required | 6 (20.0%) | 5 (15.2%) | .403 |
| Revision higher up (one joint above) | 1 (3.0%) | 2 (6.0%) | .402 |
| Amputation revision (local revision) | 3 (10%) | 4 (12.12%) | .121 |
| Wound gapping with follow‐up | 1 (3.3%) | 2 (6.1%) | .610 |
| Surgical Site infection rate | |||
| In hospital infection | 7 (23.3%) | 9 (27.3%) | .474 |
| At 7 d follow up | 3 (10.0%) | 5 (15.2%) | .707 |
| At 4 wk follow up | 2 (6.7%) | 1 (3.0%) | .711 |
| Distribution according to outcome | .121 | ||
| Death | 1 (3.3%) | 2 (6.6%) | |
| Discharge | 29 (96.7%) | 31 (93.4%) |