Variables

PFNA2

(n = 44)

Condylar blade plate

(n = 42)

Mean time to union

14.09 ± 2.31 weeks

18.71 ± 3.45 weeks

Period of early ambulation

Walker assisted ambulation with tip toe touch down on operated limb:

9.14 ± 3.68 days

Walker assisted ambulation with tip toe touch down on operated limb:

42.24 ± 10.06 days

Walker assistance on both sides:4.91 ± 1.02 weeks

Walker assistance on both sides:10.81 ± 1.12 weeks

Full weight bearing with one stick if required:

14.09 ± 2.31 weeks

Full weight bearing with one stick if required:

18.76 ± 3.52 weeks

Functional outcome in terms of Harris hip score (HHS) and Kyle’s criteria

At 6 months: 85.10 ± 6.20

At 9 months: 89.05 ± 6.18

At 6 months: 86.68 ± 5.35

At 9 months: 90.64 ± 3.23

Excellent to good results

40 patients (90.90%)

39 patients (92.85%)