Table 3 Analysing consolidation based on risk factors.

From: Surgical treatment of distal tibia non-unions with a retrograde intramedullary nail as a therapy option to prevent amputation

 

Non-consolidated

Consolidated

p-Value

n

5

17

 

Smoking

1,00

 Yes

2 (40%)

6 (35%)

 

 No

3 (60%)

11 (65%)

 

Diabetes

1,00

 Yes

2 (40%)

5 (29%)

 

 No

3 (60%)

12 (71%)

 

Fractures

1,00

 Open

3 (60%)

11 (65%)

 

 Closed

2 (40%)

6 (35%)

 

Reinfection

0,10

 Yes

3 (60%)

3 (18%)

 

 No

2 (40%)

14 (82%)

 
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