Table 3 Findings of the physical exam in isolated articular, combined and shaft fractures
Patient Group | Group IA | Group C | Group IS | p-values |
|---|---|---|---|---|
# of patients | 60 | 52 | 37 | n.s. |
ROM > 50% (n) | 53 (88.3%) | 38 (73.1%) | 35 (94.6%) | P = 0.012# |
ROM 20 – 50% (n) | 2 (3.33%) | 5 (9.6%) | 2 (5.4%) | n.s. |
ROM < 20%(n) | 6 (10%) | 9 (17.3%) | 0 (0%) | n.s. |
Instability elbow (n) | 0 (0%) | 1 (1.9%) | 1 (2.7%) | n.s. |
Contracture (n) | 5 (8.33%) | 13 (25%) | 4 (10.8%) | P = 0.009+ |
Heterotopic ossification | 22 (36%) | 31 (59%) | 5 (13%) | P = 0.003# P < 0.02§ |
AR | 0 (0%) | 4 (7.7%) | 1 (2.7%) | n.s. |
Neurological impairment (n) | 7 (11.7%) | 7 (13.5%) | 4 (10.8%) | n.s. |
Full muscle force: shoulder | 54 (90%) | 46 (88.5%) | 36(97.3%) | n.s. |
Full muscle force: elbow (n) | 52 (86.7%) | 42 (80.8%) | 37 (100%) | P = 0.021§ P = 0.005# |