Table 3.
Outcome fracture union.
| All fractures (n = 461) | Fracture union (n = 450) | Delayed or non-union (n = 11) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osteoporosis (T-score < −2.5SD), n (%) | 132 (29.3) | 5 (45.5) | 0.27 |
| Osteoporosis (T score ≤ −2.5 SD or between −2.5SD and −1.0SD in combination with a proximal humerus fracture), n (%) | 204 (45.3) | 10 (90.9) | 0.003 |
| Subcapital humerus fractures (n=150) | Fracture union (n = 139) | Delayed or non-union (n = 11) | p-value |
| Osteoporosis (T-score < −2.5SD), n (%) | 44 (31.7) | 5 (45.5) | 0.36 |
| Osteoporosis (T score ≤ −1.0SD), n (%) | 115 (82.7) | 10 (90.9) | 0.45 |