Table 3 Subgroup analysis according to time passed from first admission to hospital until surgery
<12 hours (n=90) | >12 hours (n=60) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
Age | 5.8 ± 2.9 | 6.1 ± 2.5 | 0.486 |
Female gender | 44/90 (48.9%) | 24/60 (40%) | 0.284 |
Open reduction | 26/90 (28.9%) | 19/60 (31.7%) | 0.717 |
Mean operative duration (minutes) | 58.8 ± 30.9 | 66.7 ± 38.8 | 0.226 |
Time until surgery (hours) | 6.0 ± 2.9 | 16.6 ± 2.9 | <0.001* |
Reduction parameters on early postoperative radiographs | |||
Lateral capitellohumeral angle within normal limits | 82/90 (91.1%) | 54/60 (90.0%) | 0.819 |
Baumann angle within normal limits | 83/90 (92.2%) | 58/60 (96.7%) | 0.224 |
Anterior humeral line | 0.867 | ||
Excellent | 17/90 (18.9%) | 13/60 (21.7%) | |
Acceptable | 68/90 (75.6%) | 43/60 (71.6%) | |
Poor | 5/90 (5.6%) | 4/60 (6.6%) |