Table 3 The clinical, functional and radiographic outcomes of the groups

Mean ± SD VAS

2.3 ± 0.8

3.0 ± 1.3

Mean ± SD MEPS

87.0 ± 6.7

78.6 ± 2.9

Mean ± SD DASH

8.7 ± 2.1

17.1 ± 4.1

Mean ± SD arc of elbow motion

133.7 ± 8.7

130.1 ± 10.2

Mean ± SD pronation

74.3 ± 7.3

75.4 ± 7.4

Mean ± SD supination

68.5 ± 5.5

69.0 ± 4.1

Arthritis [4]

-

-

 Grade 1 [3]

1

2

 Grade 2 [1]

0

1

Heterotopic ossifications rated as Grade 1 [4]

2

2

Elbow Self-Assessment [13]

-

-

 Very good [1]

1

0

    Good [5]

2

3

-

 Satisfied [5]

3

2

 Sufficient [2]

0

2