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World J Orthop. Jan 18, 2024; 15(1): 30-38
Published online Jan 18, 2024. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v15.i1.30
Published online Jan 18, 2024. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v15.i1.30
Table 2 Patient demographics, n (%)
| Cannulated cancellous screw fixation | 2-hole sliding hip screw fixation | |
| Mean age, yr (range) | 66 (18-91) | 71 (28-100) |
| Group by age | ||
| < 50 | 7 | 6 |
| > 50 | 40 | 30 |
| Gender | ||
| Male | 16 (34) | 15 (41.7) |
| Female | 31 (66) | 21 (58.3) |
| Number of organ co-morbidities | ||
| 0 | 13 (27.7) | 11 (30.6) |
| 1 | 13 (27.7) | 9 (25) |
| 2 | 11 (23.4) | 8 (22.2) |
| 3 | 6 (12.8) | 6 (16.7) |
| 4 | 4 (8.5) | 2 (5.6) |
| Mean | 1.5 | 1.4 |
- Citation: Wiik A, Ashdown T, Holloway I. Health economics for intra-capsular hip fractures undertaking fixation. World J Orthop 2024; 15(1): 30-38
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2218-5836/full/v15/i1/30.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5312/wjo.v15.i1.30