Ā | Early group (nā=ā45) | Delayed group (nā=ā60) | P value |
---|---|---|---|
Nonunion (one year after surgery) | 0 (0%) | 6 (10%) | 0.036* |
Plate loosening | 0 (0%) | 4 (6.7%) | 0.133 |
Peri-implant fracture | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | ā |
Plate-related pain | 3 (6.7%) | 4 (6.7%) | 1 |
Stiffness requiring arthroscopic capsulotomy | 0 (0%) | 1 (1.7%) | 1 |
Postoperative fracture gap (mm) | 0.9āĀ±ā1.7 | 2.0āĀ±ā2.0 | 0.004* |