Research Article

Complications following Treatment of Trochanteric Fractures with the Gamma3 Nail: Is the Latest Version of Gamma Nail Superior to Its Predecessor?

Table 1

Preoperative patient data.

DataGroup AGroup B

Number of patients175192
Age79 (29–97)81 (48–96)
Gender
 (F/M ratio)2.6 : 12.8 : 1
Classification
 31 A15254
 31 A26068
 31 A31821
 31 B21918
 32 A1617
 32 B1014
Mechanism of injury
 Simple fall88%90%
 RTA5%7%
 Fall from height6%3%