Table 3 Surgical characteristics factors for malunion
From: Risk factors for malunion of distal tibia fractures treated by intramedullary nailing
Variable | Malunion (N = 13) | No Malunion (N = 77) | OR (CI 95%) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Nail diameter | ||||
9mm | 6 | 44 | 1.5 (0.47–5.06) | 0.33 |
10mm | 7 | 33 | ||
Nail locking type | ||||
Static | 7 | 69 | 7.4 (2–27.49) | 0.004* |
Dynamic | 6 | 8 | ||
Distal locking | ||||
1 screw | 11 | 70 | 1.8 (0.33–9.9) | 0.38 |
2 screws | 2 | 7 | ||
Fibula fixation | ||||
No | 13 | 70 | N/A | 0.26 |
Yes | 0 | 7 | ||