Table 2 Details of the results according to the fixation device used
Fixation device | Number | Amputation | Union time (median, IQR, weeks) | Acute-flap infection | Chronic-fracture site infection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EF | 11 | 35 (15 to 40) | 1 | ||
ORIF | 3 | 43 (29 to 52) | 1 | ||
EF + ORIF | 2 | 27 (12, 42) | |||
EF + Screw | 8 | 33.5 (19.25 to 55.5) | 1 | ||
ORIF + Screw | 1 | 84 | 1 | ||
EF + ORIF + Screw | 6 | 1 | 36 (31.5 to 51) | 1 | |
ORIF + Screw + Cement | 1 | 50 | 1 | ||
EF + ORIF + Cement | 7 | 22 (19 to 30) | |||
EF + ORIF + Screw + Cement | 2 | 27.5 (23, 32) |