Table 5 Comparison of clinical data between the observation group and the control group
Parameters | Observation group | Control group | t | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
VAS | ||||
Before immobilization | 7.2 ± 1.3 | 7.0 ± 1.4 | 1.333 | 0.184 |
At 2 weeks after fracture | 1.6 ± 0.48* | 1.8 ± 0.38* | -2.197 | 0.033 |
At 6 weeks after fracture | 0.69 ± 0.32*# | 0.74 ± 0.33*# | -0.316 | 0.755 |
Immobilization effectiveness score | 9.8 ± 0.96 | 9.4 ± 1.07 | 3.849 | 0.000 |
Immobilization satisfaction score | 11.6 ± 1.4 | 10.8 ± 1.8 | 4.686 | 0.000 |
DASH | ||||
At 2 weeks after fracture | 20.2 ± 5.7 | 22.6 ± 5.7 | -5.781 | 0.000 |
At 6 weeks after fracture | 8.1 ± 3.9# | 10.2 ± 3.1# | -5.319 | 0.000 |
Palmar tilt angle | ||||
Before immobilization | -5.7 ± 4.0 | -5.7 ± 4.1 | -0.380 | 0.704 |
At 2 weeks after fracture | 11.1 ± 2.8* | 10.0 ± 3.2* | 3.628 | 0.000 |
At 12 weeks after fracture | 9.8 ± 2.7*# | 8.1 ± 2.7*# | 5.604 | 0.000 |
Ulnar inclination angle | ||||
Before immobilization | 8.5 ± 3.6 | 8.8 ± 2.9 | 0.747 | 0.456 |
At 2 weeks after fracture | 20.8 ± 2.5* | 19.1 ± 2.8* | 9.146 | 0.000 |
At 12 weeks after fracture | 19.7 ± 2.5*# | 17.5 ± 2.6*# | 11.278 | 0.000 |