Complications | Control group (n = 48) | Study group (n = 48) | χ2 | P |
---|---|---|---|---|
Delayed healing | 2 (4.17) | 1 (2.08) | ||
Malunion | 2 (4.17) | 0 (0.00) | ||
Superficial incision infection | 2 (4.17) | 1 (2.08) | ||
Broken or loose internal fixation | 2 (4.17) | 1 (2.08) | ||
Traumatic arthritis | 2 (4.17) | 0 (0.00) | ||
Skin margin necrosis | 1 (2.08) | 0 (0.00) | ||
Total incidence | 11 (22.92) | 3 (6.25) | 3.872 | 0.049 |