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Table 1 Comparison of the baseline characteristics between the two groups

From: Comparative study of functional outcomes between OTA/AO type C, Gustilo type I/II open fractures and closed fractures of the distal humerus treated by open reduction and internal fixation

Baseline characteristic

Open (n = 25)

Closed (n = 39)

P Value

Age[Mean ± SD]

43.2 ± 13.2

39.8 ± 15.2

0.351

Sex

Male

18

19

0.076

Female

7

20

Injury energy level

High energy

14

14

0.130

Low energy

11

25

Injury-to-operation time [M(P25, P75)](days)

6.0(1.0, 9.0)

5.0(3.0, 7.0)

0.648

Follow-up period

35.8 ± 11.6

34.7 ± 8.8

0.696