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Table 1 Comparison of the baseline characteristics between the two groups

From: Comparative study of the functional outcomes of combined medial-lateral approach arthrolysis with or without external fixation for severe elbow stiffness

 

Group A (20)

Group B (29)

P Value

Age (Mean ± SD)

34.1 ± 10.8

37.6 ± 11.2

0.272

Sex (male/female)

16/4

19/10

0.344

Side (left/right)

12/8

11/18

0.155

BMI

24.9 ± 4.3

24.8 ± 4.6

0.906

Incision (posterior midline/ lateral and medial)

17/12

12/8

1.000

The original injury types of patients

Radial head fracture

3

7

0.564

Olecranon fracture

5

10

Distal humeral fracture

7

8

Terrible triad of elbow

2

2

Coronoid process fracture

2

1

Elbow dislocation

0

1

Prolonged immobilization

2

0