Table 3 Characteristics of simple fractures (OTA 33A2, C1) (n = 26)

Age, years

76.2 ± 11.6

77.5 ± 3.5

0.89

Open fracture

0

1

0.92*

MIPO

1

22

0.22*

AO/OTA 33A2/C1

A2: 2

A2: 19; C1: 5

Plate span ratio

 ≥ 8–10

0

3

0.77*

 < 8–10

2

21

Number of empty holes

2.5 ± 1.5

1.58 ± 0.9

0.17^†

 0 holes

0

1

 1 hole

1

14

 ≥ 2 holes

1

9

Medial fracture distance

 ≥ 2 mm

2

5

0.06*

 < 2 mm

0

19

Bridge span length (mm)

72.5 ± 27.5

72.2 ± 24.9

0.87^†