Table 2.
Surgical variables divided by group
| Variable | Total cohort (N = 160) | Pre-COVID time fractures (N = 86) | COVID time fractures (N = 74) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median time (hours) to surgery (IQR) | 24 (12.25–36) | 16.5 (9–30) | 24 (24–48) | 0.0001 |
| Median surgical time (minutes) (IQR) | 45 (32.7–60) | 45 (40–60) | 40 (30–60) | 0.17 |
| Type of fracture (%) | ||||
| 31A1 | 25 (16%) | 19 (22.1%) | 6 (8.1%) | |
| 31A2 | 48 (30%) | 22 (25.6%) | 26 (35.1%) | |
| 31A3 | 5 (3.1%) | 0 | 5 (3.1%) | |
| 32A1 | 2 (1.25%) | 0 | 2 (1.25%) | |
| 32A2 | 2 (1.25%) | 0 | 2 (1.25%) | |
| Displaced neck of femur | 66 (41.3%) | 35 (40.7%) | 31 (41.9%) | |
| Undisplaced neck of femur | 12 (7.5%) | 10 (11.7%) | 2 (2.7%) | 0.004 |
| Type of implant (%) | ||||
| Cannulated screws | 13 (8.1%) | 11 (12.8%) | 2 (2.75%) | |
| Hemiarthroplasty | 34 (21.3%) | 14 (16.3%) | 20 (27%) | |
| THA | 29 (18.1%) | 19 (22.1%) | 10 (13.5%) | |
| Girdlestone | 1 (0.6%) | 1 (1.1%) | 0 | |
| IM nail | 82 (51.2%) | 41 (47.7%) | 41 (55.4%) | |
| Not operated | 1 (0.6%) | 0 | 1 (1.35%) | 0.04 |
| Median length (days) of stay (IQR) | 5 (4–7) | 5 (4–7) | 6 (5–8) | 0.001 |
IQR, interquartile range; THA, total hip arthroplasty; IM, intramedullary