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Table 2 Mean ± SD values of torsional stiffness (Nm/deg) of SLE and non-SLE operated on groups

From: Use of screw locking elements improves radiological and biomechanical results of femoral osteotomies

  

n

Mean ± SD

95% confidence interval

Non-SLE group

Osteotomized

8

1.39 ± 0.33*

1.19 - 1.62

Non-operated

8

1.96 ± 0.65

1.59 - 2.45

SLE group

Osteotomized

8

2.34 ± 0.47*

2.03 - 2.65

 

Non-operated

8

1.51 ± 0.38

1.26 - 1.76

  1. *p = 0.012 when comparing osteotomized with their contralateral non-operated bones (Wilcoxon test).