Table 3.
Radiographic measurements, operative procedures, and fracture classification
| Variable | Total (n=201) | No fracture (n=197) | Refracture (n=4) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length (mm) | 157.0±11.1 | 160.0±11.2 | 158.0±7.4 | 0.853 |
| Diameter (mm) | 12.4±2.1 | 12.4±2.1 | 11.2±2.2 | 0.229 |
| Callus | 0.299 | |||
| None | 149 | 145 | 4 | |
| Callus | 52 | 52 | 0 | |
| Wire | 0.425 | |||
| None | 69 | 67 | 2 | |
| Wiring | 132 | 130 | 2 | |
| Interfragmentary screw | 0.409 | |||
| None | 161 | 157 | 4 | |
| Fixation | 40 | 40 | 0 | |
| AO/OTA classification type | 0.005* | |||
| A | 55 | 52 | 3 | |
| B | 141 | 141 | 0 | |
| C | 5 | 4 | 1 |
Values are presented as mean±standard deviation.
AO/OTA: AO Foundation/Orthopaedic Trauma Association.
*
Statistically significant.