Table 2 Comparison of clinical outcomes between group 1 and group 2
Group 1 (n = 20) | Group 2 (n = 23) | P value* | |
|---|---|---|---|
Operation time (min) | 124.5 ± 6.403 | 154.78 ± 8.995 | < 0.001 |
Blood loss (ml) | 65.35 ± 6.385 | 81.96 ± 8.855 | < 0.001 |
AOFAS score | |||
Preoperative | 56.45 ± 4.359 | 58.04 ± 3.890 | 0.212 |
Final follow-up | 91.30 ± 3.658 | 92.13 ± 3.494 | 0.451 |
VAS score | |||
Preoperative | 5.50 ± 1.100 | 4.96 ± 1.107 | 0.115 |
Final follow-up | 1.80 ± 1.056 | 1.70 ± 1.063 | 0.749 |
SF-36 score | |||
Preoperative | 57.35 ± 3.990 | 58.09 ± 4.067 | 0.553 |
Final follow-up | 78.60 ± 8.684 | 79.57 ± 7.216 | 0.693 |
Fracture union time (week) | 8.95 ± 1.986 | 10.70 ± 2.548 | 0.017 |
Ankle ROM (6 weeks post-op) | 29.35 ± 2.033 | 40.35 ± 3.550 | < 0.001 |
Ankle ROM (12 months post-op) | 59.65 ± 3.031 | 60.43 ± 3.273 | 0.422 |
Complications | |||
Infection | 1 (5%) | 2 (8.7%) | 1.000 |
Nonunion | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | |
Delayed union | 0 (0) | 2 (8.7%) | 0.491 |
Arthritis | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | |
Inconvenience in daily life | |||
Extremity cleaning | 5 (25%) | 19 (82.6%) | < 0.001 |
Clothing | 17 (85%) | 8 (34.8%) | 0.002 |