Table 2 Functional elbow scoring was assessed using MEPs and QuickDash Scores for each plating system (DePuy Synthes® vs. Medartis® Aptus Elbow) separately, 6 weeks, 12 weeks, 6 months and 12 months postoperatively.
Scoring System | Plating System | 6 weeks | 12 weeks | 6 months | 12 months |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VAS | DePuy Synthes® VA-LCP | Ø 4.7 +/− 1.1 | Ø 1.4 +/−0.8 | Ø 3.5 +/− 1.7 | Ø 2.3 +/− 1.8 |
Medartis® Aptus Elbow | Ø 2,3 +/− 2.2 | Ø 0.8 +/− 0.9 | Ø 1.1 +/− 1.5 | Ø 1 +/− 0.9 | |
p value | 0.006 | 0.163 | 0.630 | 0.074 | |
Quick Dash | DePuy Synthes® VA-LCP | Ø 69.5 +/− 13.1 | Ø 19.5 +/− 10.5 | Ø 56.4 +/− 15.6 | Ø 57.2 +/− 16 |
Medartis® Aptus Elbow | Ø 74.1 +/− 21.1 | Ø 52.3 +/− 4.8 | Ø 25.5 +/− 21.2 | Ø 25.5 +/− 10.1 | |
p value | 0.634 | 0.092 | 0.002 | 0.002 | |
MEPS | DePuy Synthes® VA-LCP | Ø 53 +/− 5.2 | Ø 80 +/− 10 | Ø 74 +/− 12.1 | Ø 75.7 +/− 12.1 |
Medartis® Aptus Elbow | Ø 75 +/− 10 | Ø 91.4 +/− 12.1 | Ø 90.6 +/− 10.7 | Ø 90.9 +/− 10.7 | |
p value | 0.001 | 0.009 | 0.004 | 0.007 |