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Table 2 Comparison of clinical observation indexes between the two groups

From: A modified hybrid transport technique combined with a retrograde tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis nail for the management of distal tibial periarticular osteomyelitis and associated defects

Variable

MHT group (n = 16)

BT group (n = 27)

p value

Time in frame (month)

3.6 ± 1.5

10.3 ± 2.7

0.001

External fixation index (months/cm)

0.46 ± 0.08

1.38 ± 0.24

0.001

Bone healing results

  

0.856

 Excellent

10

15

 

 Good

4

7

 

 Fair

2

5

 

Self-rating anxiety scale

  

0.001

 No anxiety

11

3

 

 Mild anxiety

5

14

 

 Moderate anxiety

0

10

 
  1. MHT stands for modified hybrid transport. BT stands for bone transport