Table 2. Radiologic Outcomes between Groups with or without Mechanical Complications.
| Characteristic | Normal (n=82) | Mechanical complications (n=12) | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAD: tip-apex distance (mm) | 20.9±4.9 | 21.6±6.5 | 0.708 | |
| Reduction quality | 0.003 | |||
| Anatomical | 23 (28.0) | 0 (0) | ||
| Extramedullary | 24 (29.3) | 1 (8.3) | ||
| Intramedullary | 35 (42.7) | 11 (91.7) | ||
| Cleveland index | 0.004 | |||
| 4 | 7 (8.5) | 2 (16.7) | ||
| 5 | 43 (52.4) | 1 (8.3) | ||
| 6 | 5 (6.1) | 3 (25.0) | ||
| 7 | 1 (1.2) | 2 (16.7) | ||
| 8 | 19 (23.2) | 3 (25.0) | ||
| 9 | 7 (8.5) | 1 (8.3) | ||
| AO/OTA classification | 0.001 | |||
| 31A1.2 | 23 (28.0) | 0 (0) | ||
| 31A1.3 | 12 (14.6) | 3 (25.0) | ||
| 31A2.2 | 31 (37.8) | 3 (25.0) | ||
| 31A2.3 | 13 (15.9) | 6 (50.0) | ||
| 31A3.3 | 3 (3.7) | 0 (0) | ||
| Stability of fracture | 0.395 | |||
| Stable | 35 (42.7) | 3 (25.0) | ||
| Unstable | 47 (57.3) | 9 (75.0) | ||
| The extent of blade sliding (mm) | 3.5±2.9 | 8.1±5.7 | 0.018 | |
Values are presented as mean±standard deviation or number (%).
TAD: tip-apex index.