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Comparison between patients with extra- and intracapsular hip fractures
| Type of hip fracture | Mean length of stay (days) | Mean Hb drop (g/dl) | Complications before surgery | Complications after surgery | Total units of blood transfused | Inpatient deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extracapsular (n=16) | 24.5 | 3.4 | 2 | 9 | 17 | 2 |
| Intracapsular (n=15) | 19.8 | 2.3 | 1 | 6 | 13 | 2 |
