Table 1 Details of the patients included in this study
From: Arthroplasty versus internal fixation for femoral neck fractures in the elderly
Group A (internal fixation) | Group B (arthroplasty) | |
|---|---|---|
Mean age (years) | 64 | 72 |
Gender (M/F) | 32/38 | 36/34 |
Mechanism of injury | ||
Simple fall | 42 | 66 |
Fall from height | 23 | 4 |
Motor vehicle accident | 5 | 0 |
Type of fracture | Garden type I–IV | Garden type III and IV |
Mean preoperative Hb (g/dl) | 12.4 | 11.3 |