5.11
Findings at 1st visit (4-10 weeks)
Table 5.8 shows the distribution of patients’ findings at first follow-up visit. Two (6.1%) patients had infection, 5(15.2%) complained of pain- 3(9.1%) had mild pain and 2(6.1%) had severe pain. All the 33 patients had intact fracture alignment. Visible callus was found in 57.6% of cases. Only 1 patient exhibited loosened screw. Of the 8 patients 3(37.5%) continued previous complications but none developed any new one. Table 5.8
Distribution of patients by findings at 4 weeks after operation Findings after 1st visit
Frequency
Percentage
Infection (n = 33)
2
6.1
28 3 2 33
84.8 9.1 6.1 100.0
19 14
57.6 42.4
32 1
97.0 3.0
Continued Absent
3 5
37.5 62.5
New complication (absent) (n = 33)
33
100.0
Pain (n = 33) No pain Mild Severe Intact fracture alignment (n = 33) Callus formation (n = 33) Visible Absent Position of plate/screw (n = 33) Intact Loosened (Screw) Previous complication (n = 8)