Table 4 Postoperative complications of patients in the two groups
Parameters | Extramedullary fixation (n = 92) | Intramedullary fixation (n = 106) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
Superficial wound infection | 4(4.3%) | 3(2.8%) | 0.42 |
Deep wound infection | 0 | 0 | — |
Pneumonia | 5(5.4%) | 15(14.2%) | 0.042* |
Urinary tract infection | 5(5.4%) | 6(5.7%) | 0.95 |
Mortality | 3(3.2%) | 4(3.8%) | 0.58 |
Delayed union | 0 | 0 | — |
Nonunion | 0 | 0 | — |
Cutting of the lag screw | 4(4.3%) | 3(2.8%) | 0.42 |
Implant failure | 1(1.1%) | 0 | 0.47 |
Electrolyte imbalance | 10(10.87%) | 26(24.53%) | 0.013* |
Hypoproteinemia | 11(11.96%) | 27(25.47%) | 0.016* |