Table 3 Comparison of major related complications between two groups
Complications | EF (n = 85) | EF-LIF (n = 67) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
Infection | |||
 Pin-track infection, n (%) | 36 (42.4) | 30 (44.8) | 0.765 |
 Superficial wound infection, n (%) | 12 (14.1) | 10 (14.9) | 0.888 |
 Deep tissue infection, n (%) | 5 (5.9) | 4 (6.0) | 1.000 |
Delayed union, n (%) | 34 (40.0) | 14 (20.9) | 0.012 |
Non-union, n (%) | 12 (14.1) | 1 (1.5) | 0.013 |
Malreduction, n (%) | 14 (16.5) | 3 (4.5) | 0.038 |
Loss of reduction, n (%) | 25 (29.4) | 4 (6.0) | 0.001 |
Malunion, n (%) | 15 (17.6) | 2 (3.0) | 0.010 |
Secondary operation of changing fixation system, n (%) | 29 (34.1) | 4 (6.0) | < 0.001 |