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Demographic data.
| Demographic data | IMN | EF |
|---|---|---|
| Total number of patients | 25 | 25 |
| Male | 17 (68%) | 22 (88%) |
| Female | 8 (32%) | 3 (12%) (p = 0.03) |
| Mean age | 32.56 (20–62) | 32.8 (18–61) |
| Mechanism of injury | ||
| Road traffic crash | 23 (92%) | 21 (84%) |
| Fall from height | 1 (4%) | 2 (8%) |
| Assaults | 1 (4%) | 1 (4%) |
| Heavy object fall on the leg | 0 (0%) | 1 (4%) |
| Pattern of fracture | ||
| Transverse | 11 (44%) | 10 (40%) |
| Comminuted | 9 (36%) | 8 (32%) |
| Oblique | 3 (12%) | 5 (20%) |
| Spiral | 2 (8%) | 2 (8%) |
EF, external fixation; IMN, intramedullary nail.
