Table 4 Outcomes of the extra-articular fractures in the modified technique group

Radial abduction (°)

64.1 ± 5.4

68.6 ± 3.9

< 0.001*

Palmar abduction (°)

59.7 ± 6.1

64.3 ± 4.3

0.001*

Flexion–extension arc (°)

44.1 ± 4.8

49.2 ± 4.4

< 0.001*

Kapandji score

9.5± 0.7

9.7 ± 0.5

0.082

Grip strength (kg)

43.4 ± 7.0

41.7 ± 6.8

0.173

Pinch strength (kg)

9.1 ± 1.4

8.7 ± 0.8

0.126

Subjective force

9.4 ± 0.8

Pain (VAS)

0.4 ± 0.5