Table 3.
Assessment of variables affecting outcome in helical blade nails.
| Assessment of variables affecting outcome in helical blade nails (n = 39) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Variable | No complication (n = 36) | Cut-out (n = 3) |
|
| Average age (years) | 73.75 | 73 | |
| Sex distribution | Males | 12 (33.3%) | 0 (0%) |
| Females | 24 (66.7%) | 3 (100%) | |
| Fracture type | 31.A2 | 32 (88.9%) | 2 (66.7%) |
| 31.A3 | 4 (11.1%) | 1 (33.3%) | |
| Singh's index | >3 | 14 (38.9%) | 1 (33.3%) |
| 3 or less | 21 (58.3%) | 2 (66.7%) | |
| Cannot assess | 1 (2.8%) | 0 (0%) | |
| Restoration of neck-shaft angle | Good | 26 (72.2%) | 2 (66.7%) |
| Acceptable | 8 (22.2%) | 0 (0%) | |
| Poor | 1 (2.8%) | 1 (33.3%) | |
| Cannot assess | 1 (2.8%) | 0 (0%) | |
| TAD | >23.56 mm | 9 (25%) | 3 (100%) |
| <23.56 mm | 27 (75%) | 0 (0%) | |
| Device positioning | Optimal | 26(72.2%) | 0 (0%) |
| Sub-optimal | 10 (27.8%) | 3 (100%) | |