Table 1 Characteristics of studies included in the meta-analysis
Study | Country | Ethnicity | Sample size | Study design | Operative approaches | Average age, years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Fan Y, 2012[20] | China | Asian | 35 | Retrospective | Open reduction and locking plate internal fixation | 75.0 |
Fjalestad T, 2005[5] | Norway | European | 51 | Retrospective and prospective | AO angular blade plate, screw fixation and cerclage, antegrade screw nails, or retrograde pin fixation | 75.0 |
Ilchmann T, 1998[9] | Sweden | European | 24 | Retrospective | Tension band wiring fixation | 65.2 |
Kristiansen B, 1988[17] | Denmark | European | 24 | Prospective | Steinmann pin | 69.0 |
Schai P, 1995[11] | Switzerland | European | 93 | Retrospective | Minimal internal fixation or plate fixation | 67.5 |
Zyto K, 1995[19] | Sweden | European | 35 | Retrospective | Open reduction and internal fixation, not in detail | 71.0 |
Zyto K, 1997[18] | Sweden | European | 29 | Prospective | Tension band wiring fixation | 74.0 |