From: Minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis (MIPO) versus open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) in the treatment of distal fibula Danis-Weber types B and C fractures
Factor
MIPO
ORIF
t test
p value
Operative time (min)
66.1 ± 29.5
83.2 ± 40.7
t = − 2.010
0.048
Length of stay (days)
10.2 ± 4.6
12.4 ± 8.2
t = − 1.406
0.164