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Table 1.
Different variables like hemoglobin (Hb), dressing change, early infection, ecchymosis, decreased range of movements, and duration of hospital stay.
| Variable | Study group (n = 59) | Control group (n = 61) | Test of significance used | p value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-operative hemoglobin | 12.1678 ± 1.3220 | 12.1803 ± 1.2717 | Two sample independent t-test | 0.9563 |
| Post-operative hemoglobin | 9.8373 ± 1.5703 | 9.7918 ± 1.4163 | Two sample independent t-test | 0.8681 |
| Dressing change within 24 h | 7 (11.8) | 3 (4.9) | Fisher’s exact | 0.2043 |
| Early infection | 1 (1.69) | 1 (1.63) | Fisher’s exact | 1.0000 |
| Ecchymosis | 3 (5.08) | 2 (3.2) | Fisher’s exact | 0.6769 |
| Decreased range of movements | 2 (3.3) | 6 (9.8) | Fisher’s exact | 0.2727 |
| Duration of hospital stay | 5.12 ± 1.65 | 6.21 ± 1.74 | Two sample independent t-test | 0.0006* |
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