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| Variable | Group A (early oral bisphosphonate) | Group B (late oral bisphosphonate) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gender (male:female) | 10:24 | 15:33 | 0.277 |
| Age (yr) | 65.2 ± 9.9 | 67.7 ± 8.9 | 0.445 |
| Bone mineral density (T-score) | –2.8 ± 0.9 | –3.0 ± 0.9 | 0.394 |
| Body mass index (kg/m2) | 23.5 ± 3.3 | 22.9 ± 3.9 | 0.324 |
| ASA score | 1.8 | 1.6 | 0.386 |
| Fracture pattern (Neer classification) | 0.172 | ||
| 2 Part | 4 | 6 | |
| 3 Part | 13 | 18 | |
| 4 Part | 17 | 24 |
ASA: American Society of Anesthesiologists.
