Meta-Analysis
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World J Orthop. Jan 18, 2015; 6(1): 156-160
Published online Jan 18, 2015. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v6.i1.156
Table 2 Improvement in functional score of triangle tilt and humeral surgery
SurgeryRef.Total Mallet improved
Humeral osteotomyAbzug et al[13]2.3 (P < 0.002)
Humeral osteotomyWaters et al[1]5.6 (P < 0.001)
Humeral osteotomyWaters et al[12]5.0 (P = 0.01)
Humeral osteotomyPöyhiä et al[15]1.4 (P = 0.1)
Relocation of the humerusPöyhiä et al[15]5.5 (P = 0.003)
Triangle tiltNath et al[16]5.5 (P < 0.05)
Triangle tiltNath et al[17]5.0 (P < 0.000)
Triangle tiltNath et al[20]6.0 (P < 0.001)
Triangle tiltNath et al[18]6.2 (P < 0.0001)