Table 3.
Factors associated with any complication.
| Variable | Complication (N = 19) | No complication (N = 50) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, years, mean ± SD | 45.4 ± 9.8 | 42.0 ± 13.3 | 0.31 |
| Gender | |||
| Male | 8 (42%) | 30 (60%) | 0.28 |
| Female | 11 (58%) | 20 (40%) | |
| Diabetes | 1 (5%) | 1 (2%) | 0.48 |
| Alcohol Abuse | 0 (0%) | 4 (8%) | 0.57 |
| Smoking | 5 (26%) | 4 (8%) | 0.10 |
| ESRD | 1 (5%) | 1 (2%) | 0.48 |
| Steroids | 1 (5%) | 3 (6%) | 1.00 |
| Initial post-op reductionb | |||
| Excellent | 2 (12%) | 18 (39%) | 0.006a |
| Good | 9 (53%) | 25 (54%) | |
| Fair | 6 (35%) | 3 (7%) | |
| Weight bearing status | |||
| Protected | 13 (68%) | 27 (54%) | 0.41 |
| As tolerated | 6 (32%) | 23 (46%) | |
| Fixation | |||
| DHS | 10 (53%) | 30 (60%) | 0.60 |
| CS | 9 (47%) | 20 (40%) | |
ESRD, end-stage renal disease; DHS, dynamic hip screw; CS, cannulated screw.
a
Statistically significant, Pearson chi-square test.
b
Missing information from X-rays (n = 6).