Table 3 Comparison of postoperative functional outcomes between two groups of adolescents
Outcomes | Conventional group (n = 11) | 3D printing group (n = 14) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
Follow-up time, month | 17.8 ± 3.1 | 18.3 ± 2.9 | 0.317 |
Postoperative carrying angle of deformed side, ° | 8.3 ± 2.6 | 8.7 ± 2.4 | 0.626 |
Range of elbow joint motion at last follow-up, ° | |||
Flexion | 128.7 ± 4.9 | 131.6 ± 5.8 | 0.451 |
Rotation | 143.5 ± 7.7 | 146.2 ± 8.1 | 0.192 |
Extension | 2.4 ± 1.1 | 2.6 ± 0.9 | 0.523 |
Parents’ satisfaction with appearance after deformity correction, n (%) | |||
Excellent | 9 (81.8) | 13 (92.9) | 0.022 |
Good | 2 (18.2) | 1 (7.1) | 0.625a |
Fair | 0 | 0 | – |
Poor | 0 | 0 | – |
Rate of excellent satisfaction, % | 81.8 | 92.9 | 0.023 |