From: The effects of distal interlocking screws on torsional stability in three-part intertrochanteric hip fractures
Treatment
ER stifness (Nm/°)
IR stiffness (Nm/°)
Total displacement
Locked distal fixation
1.17 ± 0.29
0.81 ± 0.29
6.47 ± 2.90
No distal fixation
0.84 ± 0.16
0.57 ± 0.13
10.89 ± 1.88
p value
0.040
0.409
0.998