Table IV.
Baseline characteristics of the enrolled patients.
| Characteristic | CB-H (n = 21） | TBWC (n = 22） | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sex, n (%) | 0.223* | ||
| Male | 14 (66.7) | 10 (45.5) | |
| Female | 7 (33.3) | 12 (54.5) | |
| Mean age, yrs (SD) | 51.33 (16.74) | 55.45 (12.52) | 0.364† |
| Mean BMI, kg/m2 (SD) | 23.31 (2.62) | 24.64 (2.82) | 0.119† |
| Fracture side, n (%) | 0.760* | ||
| Left | 13 (61.9) | 12 (54.5) | |
| Right | 8 (38.1) | 10 (45.4) | |
| Injury mechanism, n (%) | 0.651* | ||
| Tumble | 15 (71.4) | 18 (81.8) | |
| Car accident | 4 (19.1) | 3 (13.6) | |
| High fall injury | 2 (9.5) | 1 (4.5) | |
| Comorbidities, n (%) | 0.951* | ||
| Hypertension | 4 (19.0) | 4 (18.2) | |
| Diabetes | 3 (14.2) | 2 (9.1) | |
| Heart disease | 1 (4.8) | 0 (0) | |
| Osteoporosis | 3 (14.3) | 4 (18.2) | |
| None | 10 (47.6) | 12 (54.5) | |
| Median follow-up, mths (IQR) | 15.00 (13.00 to 20.50） | 16.50 (14.00 to 19.25） | 0.217‡ |
*
Fisher's exact test.
†
Independent-samples t-test.
‡
Mann–Whitney U test.
CB-H, candy box technique combined with high-strength suture and Nice knot; TBWC, tension-band wiring combined with cerclage wiring.