Table 3 Distance between the sciatic nerve and the femur in DDH patients
Affected side (mm) | Healthy side (mm) | Difference (%) | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Distance to the superior border of the greater trochanter | ||||
Plane B | ||||
linear | 58.9(19.1) | 49.54(17.1) | 18.95 | 0.024 |
horizontal | 54.8(19.6) | 44.25(16.3) | 23.91 | 0.013 |
perpendicular | 18.1(8.0) | 21.22(6.6) | −14.80 | 0.125 |
Distance to the inferior border of the greater trochanter | ||||
Plane C | ||||
linear | 35.4(11.9) | 23.9(9.8) | 47.60 | 0.009 |
horizontal | 30.5(13.8) | 20.2(10.8) | 51.36 | 0.007 |
perpendicular | 13.8(8.3) | 10.2(6.4) | 31.13 | 0.091 |
Distance to the lesser trochanter | ||||
Plane D | ||||
linear | 21.2(5.0) | 21.2(5.9) | −2.21 | 0.781 |
horizontal | 8.9 (6.5) | 10.4(8.1) | −13.80 | 0.583 |
perpendicular | 17.7(6.3) | 16.2(6.6) | −9.46 | 0.416 |