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 |