Table 3.
Comparison of the characteristics and outcomes of the two groups.
| Treatment methods | LSRIF | ORIF |
|---|---|---|
| Total hips (no.) | 18 | 3 |
| Gender (F:M) | 14:4 | 2:1 |
| Age (years) | 71.8 ± 10.9 (52–86) | 88 ± 2.4 (85–91) |
| Follow-up time (months) | 48.3 ± 16.3 (24–74.4) | 55.6 ± 6.0 (49.2–63.6) |
| Healing time (weeks) | 13.4 ± 1.1 (12–15.4) | 14.0 ± 0.8 (13.1–15) |
| Complications | ||
| Thrombus (%) | 3 (16.7%) | 0 |
| Heart failure | 1 (5.6%) | 0 |
| Pulmonary infection | 0 | 1 (33.3%) |
| HHS (range) | 82.9 ± 6.6 (68–92) | 74.7 ± 3.9 (71–80) |
| SF-36-mental (range) | 50.9 ± 7.6 (38–64) | 38 ± 1.4 (37–40) |
| SF-36-physical (range) | 51.7 ± 8.4 (36–67) | 39.7 ± 3.4 (35–43) |
LSRIF, longer stem revision and internal fixation with cables; ORIF, open reduction and internal fixation with cables; HHS, Harris Hip Score; SF-36, Short Form Health Survey questionnaire quality of life score (including mental and physical).