Variable | PTP (n = 20) | Free-hand (n = 18) | Range or percent |
---|---|---|---|
Function outcomes (Majeed scores, N) | χ2 = − 0.711, P = 0.477 | ||
Excellent/good | 12/7 | 9/7 | 95% vs 88.9% |
Fair | 1 | 2 | 5% vs 11.1% |
Quality of reduction (Matta radiology criteria, N) | χ2 = − 0.107, P = 0.914 | ||
Excellent/good | 14/4 | 12/5 | 90% vs 94% |
Fair | 2 | 1 | 10% vs 6% |
Screw position | |||
Intraosseous | 16 | 9 | 80% vs 50% |
Juxtacortical | 4 | 8 | 20% vs 44.4% |
Extraosseous | 0 | 1 | 0% vs 5.6% |
Complications | No | No |