Table 1.

Comparison of the physical specifications of the implants angle blade plate (ABP), dynamic condylar screw (DCSP) and locking plate (LP) used in this study

Implant type	Number of holes	Femoral head fixation	Femoral shaft fixation
ABP (stainless steel)	9	90 mm blade at 130° angle	Five 36 mm bicortical screws in 5 shaft holes (4.5 mm)
DCSP (stainless steel)	10	85 mm standard lag screw and 58 mm cortical screw (4.5 mm)	Five 36 mm bicortical screws in 5 shaft holes (4.5 mm)
LP (titanium)	7 on plate head and
9 on plate shaft	Five locking screws inserted into the head (4.5 mm)	Five locking screws inserted in 5 shaft holes (4.5 mm)