Table 9.
The shear strain and strength of the femoral head for the two internal fixation methods for a femoral intertrochanteric fracture (
± S)
| Fixation type | Shear strain | Shear strength |
|---|---|---|
| InterTAN | 45 ± 4.42 | 3.76 ± 0.38 |
| PFNA | 62 ± 5.30 | 2.82 ± 0.30 |
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