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Comparison of groups of patients with and without distal locking
| Description | Group I - distal locking | Group II - without distal locking | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 10 | 17 | |||
| Female | 34 | 57 | |||
| Total patients | 44 | 74 | |||
| Average age (y) | 79.6 | 79.8 | |||
| Stable fractures (31.A1) | 14 | 38 | |||
| Unstable fractures (31.A2) | 30 | 36 |
