Variable | Group 1—Ilizarov external fixator (N = 21) | Group 2—internal stabilization (N = 26) |
---|---|---|
Age | 44 (17–65) | 47 (17–67) |
Sex | 14 (66.6%) male | 17 (65.4%) male |
follow-up (months) | 45 (24–108) | 47 (24–104) |
Disease diagnosis | ||
Primary OA | 2 (9.5%) | 3 (11.5%) |
Secondary OA | ||
Post-traumatic | 10 (47.6%) | 15 (57.7%) |
Rheumatoid | 0 (0%) | 1 (3.8%) |
Congenital | 4 (19%) | 3 (11.5%) |
Neuropathic | 5 (23.8%) | 4 (15.4%) |