Table 1. Baseline Characteristics of the Study Subjects.
| Variable | Control group (n = 150) | IV-FCM group (n = 150) |
|---|---|---|
| Sex (male:female) | 43:107 | 43:107 |
| Age (yr) | 63.6 ± 15.7 | 63.4 ± 15.9 |
| Diagnosis (no. of hips) | ||
| Osteonecrosis of femoral head | 58 (39) | |
| Femur neck fracture | 22 (15) | |
| Degenerative arthritis | 20 (13) | |
| Intertrochanteric fracture | 17 (11) | |
| Dysplasia | 11 (7) | |
| Miscellaneous (bearing surface wear, periprosthetic joint infection) | 22 (15) | |
| Surgery | ||
| THA | 95 (47) | |
| Bipolar hemiarthroplasty | 21 (18) | |
| Intramedullary nailing | 15 (16) | |
| Revisional THA | 12 (14) | |
| Open reduction and internal fixation | 7 (5) | |
Values are presented as mean ± standard deviation or number (%).
IV-FCM: intravenous ferric carboxymaltose, THA: total hip arthroplasty.