Table 4.
Complications. Values are numbers (percentages) unless stated otherwise
| Complications | Cast (n=255) | K-wire (n=245) | Odds ratio (95% CI) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss of fracture reduction at 6 weeks | 33 (13) | 1 (0.4) | 0.02 (0.001 to 0.10) | <0.001 |
| Further surgery up to 12 months* | 37 (15) | 5 (2) | 0.08 (0.02 to 0.20) | <0.001 |
| Complex regional pain syndrome | 5 (2) | 7 (3) | 1.50 (0.43 to 5.28) | 0.55 |
| Deep venous thrombosis or pulmonary embolus | 1 (0.4) | 1 (0.4) | 0.75 (0.03 to 22.58) | 0.85 |
*
Other reasons for further surgery that were not due to loss of fracture reduction included subsequent unrelated fall, carpel tunnel, tendon transfer, and stiffness.