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Table 2 Comparison of perioperative measures and outcomes of both groups
Outcome | Precontoured plating group | Antegrade elastic nailing group | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
Surgery time (min) | 58.4 (50–82) | 40.2 (28–55) | 0.041 |
Length of incision (cm) | 10.2 (8.5–12) | 4.5 (3–5.5) | 0.008 |
Pain (visual analogue scale) | 4 (2–6) | 3 (2–9) | 0.18 |
Hospital stay (days) | 2.8 (1–4) | 1.4 (1–2) | 0.032 |
Average blood loss (ml) | 130.8 (80–164) | 70.0 (35–94) | 0.004 |
Union rate | 32 (100 %) | 32 (96.96 %) | 0.42 |
Union time (months) | 7.4 (3–11) | 6.1 (2.5–8) | 0.68 |