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Radiographic outcomes of patients treated with dynamic hip screws (DHSs) and expandable proximal femoral nails (EPFNs).
| Outcome | Total N = 52 | DHSs N = 26 | EPFNs N = 26 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Femur shortening (mm) | 3.5 ± 6.2 (0–36) | 3.2 ± 7.8 (0–36) | 3.7 ± 4.3 (0–16) |
| Reduced offset (mm)∗ | 2.7 ± 6 (max 18) | 6.2 ± 6.4 (max 18) | 0.8 ± 2.6 (max 7) |
| Shaft medialization∗ | 10 (19%) | 9 (36%) | 1 (4%) |
| Heterotopic ossification | 19 (37%) | 13 (52%) | 6 (22%) |
| Malunion | 11 (21%) | 6 (24%) | 5 (19%) |
∗p < 0.05.
