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Table 3 Time-related factors

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

  1. Mean ± standard deviations for the two groups, and relevant comparison performed by means of t test
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Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research

ISSN: 1749-799X