Table 1. Prognostic Factors Affecting Clinical Outcomes as Assessed Using Univariate Analysis.
| Factor | Group I (n=29) | Group II (n=12) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (yr) | 69.6±12.4 | 62.0±9.7 | 0.065 |
| Sex | 0.999 | ||
| Male | 14 | 6 | |
| Female | 15 | 6 | |
| BMD (T-score) | -2.2±1.1 | -3.1±0.9 | 0.011* |
| Fracture pattern | 0.040* | ||
| Spiral type | 25 | 6 | |
| Transverse type | 4 | 6 | |
| Implant type | 0.999 | ||
| Synthes LCP plate | 11 | 5 | |
| Zimmer cable-plate | 18 | 7 | |
| Plate overlap to stem length (%) | 81.0±8.8 | 67.0±6.3 | <0.001* |
| No. of screw | 4.9±2.8 | 4.2±1.1 | 0.782 |
| No. of cable | 3.9±1.2 | 4.3±1.5 | 0.323 |
Values are presented as mean±standard deviation or number only.
Group I: union group, Group II: healing failure group, BMD: bone mineral density, LCP: locking compression plate.
*P<0.05.