TABLE 3.
Results of Outcome Measuresa
| WBAT (n = 18) | NWB (n = 51) | P Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Follow-up, d, mean (range) | 406 (37-1177) | 568 (32-1771) | .21 |
| Length of immobilization, d | 0 | 30.75 ± 17.87 | |
| Preoperative | |||
| VAS pain | 4.40 ± 1.52 | 6.33 ± 2.50 | .0031 |
| ROM dorsiflexion, deg | 15.59 ± 6.59 | 13.02 ± 7.25 | .19 |
| ROM plantarflexion, deg | 44.12 ± 11.21 | 45.47 ± 8.72 | .62 |
| Postoperative | |||
| VAS pain | 0.67 ± 0.82 | 2.55 ± 1.92 | .0002 |
| ROM dorsiflexion, deg | 16.92 ± 5.96 | 14.62 ± 7.20 | .23 |
| ROM plantarflexion, deg | 43.93 ± 8.81 | 43.65 ± 10.91 | .92 |
| Repeat operations, n | 0 | 4 | |
| Nonoperative complications, n | 0 | 0 |
aData are presented as mean ± SD unless otherwise indicated. Bolded P values indicate statistically significant differences between groups (P < .05). NWB, nonweightbearing; ROM, range of motion; VAS, visual analog scale; WBAT, weightbearing as tolerated.