Table 3 Comparison of complications between the two groups
Variable | ASR group (n = 32) | ACSBT group (n = 36) | χ2/t | p value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Problems | ||||
Grade-II pin-tract infection | 13 | 5 | 6.222 | 0.013 |
Aseptic exudation | 0 | 7 | 4.990 | 0.025 |
Transient loss of joint movement | 5 | 4 | 0.036 | 0.849 |
Obstacles | ||||
Grade-III pin-tract infection | 14 | 6 | 5.985 | 0.014 |
Deep infection | 3 | 0 | 1.658 | 0.198 |
Docking site nonunion | 4 | 5 | 0.036 | 0.849 |
Axial deviation | 1 | 3 | 0.156 | 0.693 |
Joint stiffness | 5 | 4 | 0.036 | 0.849 |
Soft tissue invagination | 0 | 1 | – | – |
Sequelae | ||||
Foot drop | 4 | 3 | 0.027 | 0.869 |
Total | 49 | 38 | ||
Number of complications per patient | 1.5 ± 0.6 | 1.1 ± 0.2 | 3.598 | 0.001 |