Table IV.
Nonunions for surgical modalities and nonoperative management: sensitivity analysis.
| Treatment arm | CP, odds ratio (95% CI) | IMN, odds ratio (95% CI) | RP, odds ratio (95% CI) | Nonoperative, odds ratio (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CP | N/A | 0.82 (0.08 to 8.77) | 1.45 (0.08 to 38.44) | 0.07 (0.03 to 0.17)* |
| IMN | 1.22 (0.11 to 12.5) | N/A | 1.81 (0.10 to 37.09) | 0.08 (0.02 to 0.21)* |
| RP | 0.68 (0.03 to 12.5) | 0.55 (0.027 to 10) | N/A | 0.09 (0.01 to 0.29)* |
| Nonoperative | 14.3 (5.88 to 33.3)* | 12.5 (4.76 to 50)* | 11.1 (3.44 to 100)* | N/A |
p < 0.05. Each cell gives he effect of the row-defining intervention relative to the column-defining intervention.
CI, confidence interval; CP, compression plate; IMN, intramedullary nail; N/A, not applicable; RP, reconstruction plate.