Table 6 Potential factors influencing torsional side differences (∆SHT)
Factors | Mean ∆SHT in ° ± SD | p value |
|---|---|---|
Gender | ||
Male (n = 22) | 7.4 ± 7.3 | 0.22 |
Female (n = 43) | 10.7 ± 11 | |
Fracture type | ||
PHF (n = 47) | 10.4 ± 10.6 | 0.46 |
HSF (n = 18) | 7.7 ± 8.1 | |
Neer classification | ||
I (n = 38) | 10.7 ± 10.9 | 0.73 |
III (n = 8) | 9.3 ± 10 | |
IV (n = 1) | 4.2 | |
Abbreviated AO/OTA classification | ||
A (n = 13) | 7.5 ± 9.3 | 0.36 |
B (n = 3) | 6.3 ± 2.7 | |
C (n = 2) | 10.8 ± 5.2 | |
Fracture displaced | ||
Yes (n = 23) | 8.3 ± 8.9 | 0.37 |
No (n = 42) | 10.4 ± 10.6 | |
Shaft fracture localization (third) | ||
Proximal (n = 10) | 9.4 ± 10.2 | 0.35 |
Middle (n = 6) | 4.2 ± 3.2 | |
Distal (n = 2) | 9.4 ± 4.4 | |
Dominant side involved | ||
Yes (n = 27) | 12 ± 10.5 | 0.026 |
No (n = 38) | 7.9 ± 9.4 | |