Table 1.
Population Characteristics, percentages (intragroup) in brackets
| Titanium | Silver Coated | |
|---|---|---|
| Number | 103 (73) | 37 (27) |
| Previously Infected | 12 (11,6) | 27 (73) |
| Previous Radiotherapy | 14 (13,6) | 7 (18,9) |
| Previous Chemotherapy | 6 (5,8) | 1 (2,7) |
| Previous Surgery (more than 2) | 6 (5,8) | 2 (5,4) |
| Location (proximal femur) | 44 (42,7) | 12 (33,4) |