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Table 4
The incidence of intraoperative or postoperative complications in both groups.
| Variable(A) | Group A: Lateral decubitus position (n = 48) | Group B: Supine position (n = 48) | P (B) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anterior cortex fracture | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) | – |
| Fracture displacement by nail insertion | 6 (12.5%) | 8 (16.7%) | 0.77 |
| Failure to get closed reduction | 2 (4.2%) | 2 (4.2%) | 1.00 |
| Varus angulation | 7 (14.6%) | 6 (12.5%) | 1.00 |
| Failure of distal locking | 3 (6.3%) | 2 (4.2%) | 1.00 |
| Superficial wound infection | 5 (10.4%) | 3 (6.3%) | 0.71 |
| Deep wound infection | 2 (4.2%) | 3 (6.3%) | 1.00 |
| Delayed union (>6 months) | 7 (14.6%) | 3 (6.3%) | 0.32 |
| Nonunion | 7 (14.6%) | 6 (12.5%) | 1.00 |
| Malunion | 1 (2.1%) | 1 (2.1%) | 1.00 |
| Implant failure | 7 (14.6%) | 6 (12.5%) | 0.871 |
| Deep venous thrombosis | 5 (10.4%) | 5 (10.4%) | 1.00 |
| Harris hip score (HHS) | 67.65 ± 17.06 | 67.15 ± 17.05 | 0.89 |
| Follow-up time (months) | 15.46 ± 5.64 | 15.17 ± 5.30 | 0.79 |
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