From: Comparison of TPLO tibial tuberosity fractures with and without an in situ rotational pin
 | With pin (n = 200) | Without pin (n = 200) | Overall sample (n = 400) |
---|---|---|---|
Age (years) | 4.84 (2.63) | 5.25 (2.49) | 5.04 (2.57) |
Sex (% female) | 115 (57.5%) | 101 (50.5%) | 216 (54%) |
Weight (kg) | 31.29 (12.02) | 32.46 (11.56) | 31.88 (11.79) |
Pre TPA angle | 26.98 (5.18) | 25.59 (3.78) | 26.28 (4.58) |
Post TPA angle | 5.68 (3.98) | 5.58 (3.28) | 5.63 (3.64) |
Post/pre angle difference | 21.3 (5.21) | 20.0 (4.11) | 20.65 (4.73) |
Tibial tuberosity width (cm) | 0.94 (0.27) | 0.94 (0.22) | 0.94 (0.25) |
Tibial width (cm) | 4.14 (0.69) | 4.28 (0.65) | 4.21 (0.67) |
Tibial tuberosity avulsion | 1 (0.5%) | 7 (3.5%) | 8 (2%) |