Table 2. Comparison of Clinical and Radiological Factors between Posterior Sagging Group and Non-sagging Group.
| Variable | Non-sagging group (n = 7) | Posterior sagging group (n = 6) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (yr) | 55.1 ± 12.6 | 45.7 ± 5.9 | 0.120 |
| Sex (male : female) | 6 : 1 | 6 : 0 | 1.000 |
| Right: left | 4 : 3 | 3 : 3 | 1.000 |
| Injury mechanism (high energy : low energy) | 6 : 1 | 6 : 0 | 1.000 |
| Comorbidity | 2 | 0 | 0.462 |
| LT over 1/2 involvement* | 0 | 6 | 0.001 |
| Operation time (min) | 54.7 ± 9.3 | 71.8 ± 10.0 | 0.009 |
| Blood loss (mL) | 437.1 ± 70.6 | 618.3 ± 40.7 | < 0.001 |
| TAD (mm) | 14.7 ± 1.7 | 13.8 ± 1.2 | 0.296 |
| Reduction quality (good : acceptable) | 5 : 2 | 0 : 6 | 0.021 |
| Long LT sign | 0 | 5 | 0.005 |
Values are presented as mean ± standard deviation or number.
LT: lesser trochanter, TAD: tip-apex distance.
*Whether the head-neck fragment contained more than 1/2 of the lesser trochanter length.