Table 3 EMMS for the duration of bone fusion based on the pseudoarthritic joint type and the patient’s age.

From: Comparison of surgical techniques for the treatment of humeral nonunion using the Ilizarov method

Pseudoarthritic joint type

Age category

EMM

SE

CI 95%

Flaccid

Up to 43 years

202

16.9

168.8–235.0

Flaccid

Over 43 years

165.0

18.5

129.1–202.0

Stiff

Up to 43 years

120.0

18.5

83.6–156.0

Stiff

Over 43 years

180.0

18.5

143.2–216.0

  1. SE, Standard error, CI 95%, Confidence interval 95%