Table 2.
Showing early and late complications.
Complications | DHS (n = 29) | PFN (n = 31) | p value |
---|---|---|---|
Early | |||
Iatrogenic fracture | 0 | 0 | |
Technical errors | 1 (3.48%) | 3 (9.67%) | 0.33 |
Prolonged drainage | 2 (6.89%) | 0 | 0.13 |
Superficial infection | 1 (3.48%) | 0 | 0.29 |
DVT | 0 | 0 | |
Late | |||
Loss of reduction | 1 (3.48%) | 2 (6.44%) | 0.59 |
Implant failure | 1 (3.48%) | 3 (9.67%) | 0.33 |
Second surgery | 1 (3.48%) | 3 (9.67%) | 0.33 |
Mean shortening | 5.5 mm | 5.3 mm | 0.60 |
Non union | 0 | 0 | |
Mal union | 0 | 0 | |
Deaths | 1 (3.48%) | 1 (3.22%) | 0.96 |