Research Article

Quantitative Evaluation of Articular Involvement of Posterior Malleolus Associated with Operative Indication: A Comparative Study of Six Methods Based on Radiography and CT

Table 2

Fracture involvement determined using six measurement methods.

Measurement methodFracture involvement in mean ± SD (%)95% CI

Plane radiograph linear24.6 ± 7.923.1–26.1
Axial CT linear26.0 ± 8.924.3–27.7
Sagittal CT linear25.8 ± 7.824.3–27.3
Axial CT plane18.8 ± 7.917.3–20.3
3D CT linear26.7 ± 8.325.1–28.3
3D CT surface16.0 ± 8.414.4–17.6