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Table 2 Data summary of new or progressive lung metastasis detected post-operatively

From: Does surgical technique influence the burden of lung metastases in patients with pathologic long bone fractures?

Parameter

No Progression, N (%)

Progression, N (%)

p-Value

Mean Age (± SD)

66.2 (SD ±11.7)

63.2 (SD ±10.4)

 

All Patients

128 (70)

56 (30)

 

Surgical Technique

  

0.33

(All Primaries)

 Arthro/ORIF

57 (74)

20 (26)

 

 IMN

71 (66)

36 (34)

 

Breast

  

1.00

 Arthro/ORIF

27 (82)

6 (18)

 

 IMN

31 (84)

6 (16)

 

Lung

  

0.31

 Arthro/ORIF

7 (54)

6 (46)

 

 IMN

10 (33)

20 (67)

 

Prostate

  

1.00

 Arthro/ORIF

11 (92)

1 (8)

 

 IMN

21 (95)

1 (5)

 

Renal

  

0.52

 Arthro/ORIF

12 (63)

7 (37)

 

 IMN

9 (50)

9 (50)

 
  1. Statistical analysis was performed utilizing a two tailed Fischer’s exact test. SD standard deviation, Arthro/ORIF Arthroplasty and open reduction internal fixation cases combined, IMN Intramedullary nail