Table 8.
Descriptive summary of complications in stable and unstable fractures
| Nail 1.1–2.1 | Nail 2.2–2.3 | Plate 1.1–2.1 | Plate 2.2–2.3 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiac | 4 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
| Stroke | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| UTI | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| DVT/PE | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Pulmonary | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| GI | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Hematoma | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Infection | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Heterotopic ossification |
0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Renal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Removal for pain/irritation |
5 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Periprosthetic fracture | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cut out | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Collapse | 1 | 1 | 12 | 6 |
| Nonunion | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Mortality <30 days | 5 | 4 | 8 | 4 |
| Total | 28 | 20 | 41 | 13 |
CMN, cephalomedullary nailing; DVT, deep vein thrombosis; GI, gastrointestinal; PE, pulmonary embolism; SHS, sliding hip screw; UTI, urinary tract infection