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Table 3 Details of cases with mechanical complications

From: AP3×ML3 reduction quality classification for femoral trochanteric fractures: validation for reliability focusing on positive medial cortical support

Case No.

Complication

AP3 × ML3

Baumgaertner

Position of lag screw

AO/OTA classification

1

Cutout

Acceptable

Poor

Good

A2

2

Cutout

Poor

Poor

Poor

A1

3

Cutout

Good

Good

Poor

A2

4

Cutout

Good

Good

Poor

A1

5

Delayed union

Acceptable

Poor

Poor

A2

  1. AP3 × ML3 AP3 × ML3 classification, Baumgaertner Baumgaertner reduction quality criteria, AO/OTA AO Foundation/Orthopedic Trauma Association