| Locking plate group | Non-locking plate group | X2/t | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men/women | 20/8 | 15/8 | X2 = 0.226 | 0.63 |
| Mean age(y) | 50.4(22~77) | 49.3(31~68) | t = 0.92 | 0.36 |
| AO classification | X2 = 0.017 | 0.9 | ||
| A1 | 19 | 16 | ||
| A2 | 9 | 7 | ||
| The mechanisms of injury | X2 = 2.81 | 0.42 | ||
| sprain | 5 | 3 | ||
| traffic accident | 18 | 15 | ||
| crush | 5 | 3 | ||
| high falling injuries | 0 | 2 | ||
| Fibular fracture | X2 = 0.18 | 0.98 | ||
| Proximal 1/3 | 12 | 11 | ||
| Middle 1/3 | 3 | 2 | ||
| Distal 1/3 | 7 | 5 | ||
| Emergency surgery | 15 | 14 | X2 = 0.27 | 0.60 |
| Preoperative waiting time(day) | 1.85(0~4) | 1.96(0~5) | t = 0.73 | 0.44 |