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Table 4 Comparison of cortical width differences between operated and contralateral tibias, organized by location. Statistical significance was identified at p < 0.05 and significant associations are denoted by bolded text

From: Changes in tibial cortical dimensions and density associated with long-term locking plate fixation in goats

Cortical Width Difference

 

Operated Limbs

Contralateral Limbs

P-Value

Mean (mm) ± St. Dev

Mean (mm) ± St. Dev

Proximal Metaphysis

-0.836 ± 0.935

0.433 ± 0.412

 < 0.001

Mid-Diaphysis

-0.249 ± 0.970

0.317 ± 0.361

 < 0.001

Distal Metaphysis

-0.532 ± 0.791

0.126 ± 0.236

 < 0.001