Table 1 Characteristics of the patients enrolled in the study
Characteristics | K-wire group I. (n = 40) | Bioresorbable group (n = 30) | K-wire group II. (n = 24) | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Average age, years (mean ± standard deviation) | 8.125 ± 2.334 | 8.067 ± 2.586 | 8.963 ± 2.638 | No difference (Kruskal–Wallis test, p = 0.286; ε2 = 0.026) |
Sex ratio (Number of patients) (male: female) | 3 (30:10) | 1.7273 (19:11) | 2.4286 (17:7) | No difference (Chi squared test, p = 0.571) |
Injured upper limb side (No, %) | ||||
Right | 18 (45) | 16 (53.3333) | N/D | No difference (Chi squared test, p = 0.49) |
Left | 22 (55) | 14 (46.6667) | N/D | |
Type of fracture (No) | ||||
Isolated radius fractures) (AO 23r-M/3.1) (number of patients | 13 | 6 | 7 | No difference (Chi squared test, p = 0.503) |
Complete forearm fractures (AO 23-M/3.1) (number of patients) | 27 | 24 | 17 | |
Follow-up history (mean ± standard deviation) | ||||
Return hospital visits in the first six weeks | 4.05 ± 1.3 | 3.067 ± 0.254 | 6.074 ± 1.269 | Significant difference (Kruskal–Wallis test, p < 0.001; ε2 = 0.579) |