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Comparison between fixation types for treating displaced femoral neck fractures.
| Variable | Total (N = 69) | SHS (N = 40) | CS (N = 29) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixation failure – 6 months | 7 (10%) | 1 (3%) | 6 (21%) | 0.04a |
| Nonunion | 5 (7%) | 4 (10%) | 1 (3%) | 0.39 |
| AVN | 7 (10%) | 5 (12%) | 2 (7%) | 0.69 |
| Any complication | 19 (28%) | 10 (25%) | 9 (31%) | 0.60 |
Statistically significant, Fisher's exact test.
