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Table 5 Comparison of postoperative infection between the 2 groups with temporary external fixation carried for ≤ 14 days versus > 14 days

From: Study on the relationship between the timing of conversion from external fixation to internal fixation and infection in the treatment of open fractures of extremities

Group

Infection

P value

Yes

No

Overall

Ratio (%)

X2/Fisher

≤ 14d

4

58

62

6.5

3.992

0.046

> 14d

11

49

60

18.3

  

Overall

15

107

122

12.3

  
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Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research

ISSN: 1749-799X