Table 4: Definitive treatment given.
Definitive Treatment | Nos | % | |
Amputation | 5 | 0.4 | |
Casting (POP) | 136 | 10.2 | |
EXFIX | 176 | 13.2 | |
Internal fixation | |||
IM nailing | 629 | 47.2 | |
Plate + Screws | 167 | 12.5 | |
DHS | 26 | 1.9 | |
Screws only | 13 | 1.0 | |
K-Wires | 18 | 1.3 | |
Traction | 135 | 10.1 | |
Others | 30 | 2.2 | |
Total | 1334 | 100.0 |
Χ2 = 1742.245, P < 0.00001.
Other treatments included use of Braces, splints, bed rest.
POP: Plaster of Paris, DHS: Dynamic Hip Screw, EXFIX: External Fixation, ORIF: Open reduction and internal fixation.