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The baseline information in the two groups.
| Nail group (n = 34) | Plate group (n = 48) | P Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 67.2 ± 6.31 | 66.3 ± 7.05 | .56 |
| Male (%) | 11 (32.35) | 17 (35.42) | .81 |
| Injured left side (%) | 13 (38.24) | 15 (31.25) | .50 |
| Fracture types (%) | — | — | .97 |
| II | 19 (55.88) | 28 (58.33) | — |
| III | 10 (29.41) | 13 (27.09) | — |
| IV | 5 (14.71) | 7 (14.58) | — |
| Incision problem (%) | 2 (5.88) | 6 (12.50) | .46 |
| Shoulder pain (%) | 7 (20.59) | 16 (33.33) | .23 |
