Table 1.
Overview of complications suffered in the groups using bone substitute grafting and empty defect treatment.
| Complication | Bone Substitute Grafting | Empty Defect Treatment | p-Value (Mann-Whitney) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complication (yes/no) | 34.4%, n = 21 | 51.1%, n = 23 | 0.11 |
| Number of complications | 0 complications: 65.5%, n = 40 1 complication: 29.5%, n = 18 2 complications: 3.3%, n = 2 3 complications: 1.6%, n = 1 |
0 complications: 48.9%, n = 22 1 complication: 37.8%, n = 17 2 complications: 13.3%, n = 6 |
0.07 |
| Pseudarthrosis (non-union) | 4.9%, n = 3 | 15.6%, n = 7 | 0.09 |
| Infection and necrosis | 3.3%, n = 2 | 2.2%, n = 1 | 1.0 |
| Delayed healing | 0.0%, n = 0 | 2.2%, n = 1 | 0.43 |
| Ligamentous and muscular defects | 3.3%, n = 2 | 0.0%, n = 0 | 0.51 |
| CRPS | 3.3%, n = 2 | 0.0%, n = 0 | 0.51 |
| Cartilage damage (arthrosis and chondromalacia) | 11.5%, n = 7 | 20.0%, n = 9 | 0.28 |
| Previous dead | 1.6%, n = 1 | 0.0%, n = 0 | 1.0 |
| Secondary dislocation | 6.6%, n = 4 | 6.7%, n = 3 | 1.0 |
| Neurological injuries | 1.6%, n = 1 | 4.4%, n = 2 | 0.57 |
| Mal-union | 0.0%, n = 0 | 6.7%, n = 3 | 0.07 |