Table 4.
Comparison of intraoperative and postoperative complications between the short and long PFNA-II groups
| Complications | Short PFNA-II (n=38) | Long PFNA-II (n=40) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intraoperative | |||
| Fracture shaft of femur | 1 (2.6%) | 0 (0) | 0.487 |
| Postoperative | |||
| Blood transfusion | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | Not Applicable |
| Anterior Thigh Pain | 6 (15.8%) | 1 (2.5%) | 0.049 |
| Fascia Lata Pain | 0 (0) | 2 (5%) | 0.494 |
| Varus collapse (>5 deg) | 2 (5.3%) | 6 (15%) | 0.264 |
| Varus Malunion | 1 (2.6%) | 1 (2.5%) | 1.000 |
| Varus Non-union | 0 (0) | 1 (2.5%) | 1.000 |
| Helical Blade backout | 1 (2.6%) | 4 (10%) | 0.359 |
| Total | 11 (28.94%) | 15 (37.5%) | 0.369 |