Research Article

Dynamic Hip Screw with Trochanter-Stabilizing Plate Compared with Proximal Femoral Nail Antirotation as a Treatment for Unstable AO/OTA 31-A2 and 31-A3 Intertrochanteric Fractures

Table 6

Patient’s mobility status (from EQ-5D questionnaire) in 31A3 fractures.

ImplantNo problemSome problemBedriddenTotal value

PreoperativeDHS+TSP, (%)44 (69)18 (29)1 (2)63
PFNA, (%)41 (76)12 (22)1 (2)540.735
Final follow-upDHS+TSP, (%)36 (57)25 (40)2 (3)63
PFNA, (%)36 (67)17 (31)1 (2)540.671