Table 1 Comparison of preoperative data between the groups
From: Is there a clinical benefit of additional tension band wiring in plate fixation of the symphysis?
Variable | Plate only (n = 39) | Plate with tension band wiring (n = 25) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
Mean age (range), yr | 41.9 (16–74) | 47.9 (20–74) | 0.132 |
Sex, n (%) | 0.292 | ||
Male | 31 (79.4) | 23 (92) | |
Female | 8 (20.5) | 2 (8) | |
Associated injury, n (%) | 0.746 | ||
Major | 11 (28.2) | 8 (32) | |
Minor | 28 (71.8) | 17 (68) | |
Fracture pattern, n (%) | 0.171 | ||
AO/OTA 61-B | 31 (79.4) | 16 (64) | 0.246 |
AO/OTA 61-C | 8 (20.5) | 9 (36) |