Table 3 Postoperative adverse reactions (n and %).
From: A novel approach for managing the incisions of tibial plateau fractures with soft tissue swelling
A (n = 32) | B (n = 32) | X2 | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Superficial infection | 0 | 2 (6.25) | - | 0.492 |
Deep infection | 0 | 0 | - | – |
Deep vein thrombosis | 1 (3,12) | 3 (9.38) | – | 0.613 |
Hypostatic pneumonia | 0 | 2 (6.25) | 0.492 | |
Decubital ulcer | 0 | 0 | – | – |
Neurologic pain | 0 | 0 | – | – |
Wound dehiscence | 0 | 2 (6.25) | – | 0.492 |
Nonunion | 0 | 0 | – | |
Lysis of adhesions | 0 | 0 | – | – |
Osteomyelitis | 0 | 0 | – | – |
Complication rate | 1 (3.12) | 9 (28.12) | – | 0.006 |
