Table 2 The follow-up outcomes after surgery for both groups
Parameters | Group A | Group B | Statistical value | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Surgical time (x ± S) | 47 ± 9 | 46 ± 11 | t = 0.33 | 0.74 |
Bony healing time (x ± S) | 3.8 ± 0.5 | 3.9 ± 0.5 | t = − 0.77 | 0.44 |
Knee function 6 months after surgery(Bostman score) | ||||
Excellent or good | 23(100%) | 21(95.5%) | χ2 = 0.0005053 | 0.98 |
Fair | 0 | 1 | ||
Complication rate | ||||
No complications | 23(100%) | 17(77.3%) | χ2 = 25.37 | 0.001 |
Loose or broken internal fixation | 0 | 2(9.1%) | ||
Significant localized pain | 0 | 3(13.6%) | ||
Loss of fracture reduction | 0 | 0 | ||