Table 1 Comparison of basic data of patients in ST group and STF group
| Â | ST group | STF group | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
Age, y | 47.38 ± 13.49 | 45.76 ± 14.74 | 0.626 |
Gender, Male:Female | 29:11 | 24:9 | 0.983 |
Sanders’ staging | 0.261 | ||
 Type II | 20 (50.00%) | 22 (66.67%) |  |
 Type III | 17 (42.50%) | 8 (24.24%) |  |
 Type IV | 3 (7.50%) | 3 (9.09%) |  |
Incision approach | 0.283 | ||
 ELA | 17 (42.50%) | 10 (30.30%) |  |
 STA | 23 (57.50%) | 23 (69.70%) |  |
Fixation | 0.115 | ||
 Only screw | 8 (20.00%) | 14 (42.42%) |  |
 Screw + microplate | 15 (37.50%) | 9 (27.28%) |  |
 Screw + locking plate | 17 (42.50%) | 10 (30.30%) |  |