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Table 3 Comparison of the union time between intramedullary nailing group and cerclage wiring group

From: Use of minimally invasive cerclage wiring for displaced major fragments of femoral shaft fractures after intramedullary nailing promotes bone union and a functional outcome

 

IMN group (n = 21)

CW group (n = 16)

p value

aScore at 6 months*

7.95 ± 0.74

11.94 ± 1.29

< 0.0001

aScore at 12 months*

10.33 ± 0.91

15.88 ± 0.50

< 0.0001

Mean union time (months)*

20.1 ± 8.48

7.9 ± 3.2

< 0.0001

Union in 12 months (n)*

5

15

0.0216

Union in 24 months (n)*

16

16

0.0358

Delayed union (n)

0

0

 

Reoperation (n)

0

0

 
  1. Data was expressed as mean (S.D.)
  2. IMN intramedullary nailing, CW cerclage wiring
  3. aModified radiographic union score for femorae (mRUSH)
  4. *p < 0.05
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Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research

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