Table 2 Clinical outcomes of the two groups
Variable | Group I | Group II | Statistical value | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operation duration (Min) | 88.9 ± 7.7 | 61.9 ± 8.4 | 12.397 | P < 0.001 |
Residual deformities before correction | ||||
T1(mm) | 8.9 ± 5.5 | 9.3 ± 5.3 | -0.326 | 0.745 |
A1(°) | 5.4 ± 2.6 | 5.1 ± 3.1 | 0.405 | 0.687 |
T2(mm) | 9.1 ± 2.7 | 8.2 ± 5.1 | 0.759 | 0.451 |
A2(°) | 3.6 ± 2.0 | 4.3 ± 2.1 | -1.162 | 0.250 |
Residual deformities after correction | ||||
T1(mm) | 1.7 ± 1.3 | 1.5 ± 1.7 | 0.568 | 0.572 |
A1(°) | 0.6 ± 0.8 | 0.5 ± 0.7 | 0.704 | 0.484 |
T2(mm) | 1.2 ± 0.9 | 0.9 ± 1.3 | 1.281 | 0.206 |
A2(°) | 0.5 ± 0.7 | 0.7 ± 1.0 | -1.160 | 0.251 |
External fixation time (week) | 28.7 ± 4.6 | 27.9 ± 4.8 | 0.587 | 0.560 |
Follow-up (month) | 17.3 ± 3.3 | 16.1 ± 4.3 | 1.135 | 0.261 |
Johner-Wruhs criteria | ||||
Excellent | 18 | 28 | 0.343 | 1.000 |
Good | 4 | 5 | ||
Moderate | 1 | 2 | ||
Poor | 0 | 0 | ||