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Table 3 The outcomes of the participants

From: Comparative analysis of external locking plate and combined frame external fixator for open distal tibial fractures: a comprehensive assessment of clinical outcomes and financial implications

Serial No

 

Group A (N = 19)

Group B (N = 25)

1

Age (years)

52.68 ± 18.31

52.76 ± 11.67

2

Gender

%

 

Male

68.4

88

 

Female

31.6

12

3

Hospitalization period (day)

23.68 ± 7.74

33.56 ± 19.47

4

Clinical healing period (month)

2.84 ± 0.47

3.20 ± 0.43

5

Pre-operation VAS score

7.63 ± 1.26

7.20 ± 1.12

6

Post operation day 3 VAS score

3.21 ± 0.71

3.28 ± 0.68

7

Post operation 1-month VAS score

1.16 ± 0.83

1.32 ± 1.20

8

Gustilo-Anderson classification

%

 

Type 1

15.8

12

 

Type 2

47.4

40

 

Type 3 A

21.1

20

 

Type 3 B

10.5

24

 

Type 3 C

5.3

4

9

Re-operation

%

 

Yes

26.3

48

 

No

73.7

52

10

Johner-Wrush score

%

 

Excellent

84.2

56

 

Good

15.5

44

11

Complication

%

 

Had complications

15.8

48

 

No complication

84.2

52

12

Average estimated cost (¥)

26,619.26 ± 9,602.352

39,095.64 ± 20,070.077