Table 2 Clinical Outcomes, Stratified by Fixation Type*
Characteristic | MKTB (n = 148) | CSTB (n = 83) | RPTB (n = 103) | P value† |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mean healing time(mo) | 2.20 ± 0.31 | 2.22 ± 0.32 | 2.21 ± 0.33 | 0.902 |
Mean follow-up (mo) | 18.4 ± 4.7‡ | 19.0 ± 4.6 | 19.2 ± 4.7 | 0.371 |
Number of supplementary screws/K-wires | ||||
0 | 99 (66.9) | 45 (54.2) | 73 (70.9) | 0.006 |
1–2 | 46 (31.1) | 28 (33.7) | 28 (27.2) | |
3 or more | 3 (2.0) | 10 (12.1) | 2 (1.9) | |
Cerclage cable | 136 (91.9) | 78 (94.0) | 95 (92.2) | 0.839 |
Post-Operative Complications | ||||
Fixation failure | 7 (4.7) | 12 (14.5) | 5 (4.9) | 0.013 |
Infection | 14 (9.5) | 5 (6.0) | 7 (6.8) | 0.584 |
Skin breakdown | 4 (2.7) | 2 (2.4) | 3 (2.9) | 0.978 |
Implant removal | 60 (40.5) | 19 (22.9) | 25 (24.3) | 0.004 |