Table 1.
Results of the trend of radiological severity of hip fractures showing no differences over the study period
| 1981/82 | 2001 | 2012 | p-value for difference among the 3 time periods | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Available radiographs | 211 | 218 | 227 | |
| Undisplaced FN fractures | 36 (30%) | 33 (28%) | 28 (25%) | p = 0.67 |
| Displaced FN fractures | 85 (70%) | 86 (72%) | 86 (75%) | |
| Stable IT fractures | 47 (64%) | 38 (68%) | 53 (75%) | p = 0.40 |
| Unstable IT fractures | 26 (36%) | 18 (32%) | 18 (25%) | |
| Simple subtrochanteric fractures | 6 (35%) | 7 (16%) | 5 (12%) | p = 0.09 |
| Comminuted subtrochanteric fractures | 11 (65%) | 36 (84%) | 37 (88%) |