Baseline characteristics for each group
| Characteristics | Group | |
|---|---|---|
| Control (n=99) | Test (n=101) | |
| Age (years) | 83 (7.8) | 83 (8.2) |
| Female (%) | 73 | 69 |
| Minimally displaced fractures (%) | 22 | 21 |
| Demented (AMT <8) | 31 | 34 |
| Premorbid EQ-5D | 0.63 (0.34) | 0.69 (0.30) |
| Previously diagnosed CRF (%) | 4.0 | 4.9 |
| Previously diagnosed diabetes mellitus (%) | 6.1 | 16 |
| Previously diagnosed osteoporosis (%) | 18 | 18 |
| Currently prescribed antiplatelet drug (%) | 32 | 27 |
| Previously or currently prescribed systemic steroid (%) | 6.1 | 6.9 |
| Currently prescribed NSAID (%) | 4.0 | 3.9 |
| Currently smoking (%) | 8.1 | 7.9 |
| Time to theatre (hours) | 34 (33) | 30 (26) |
Summary statistics: mean (SD).
AMT, abbreviated mental test score; CRF, chronic renal failure; EQ-5D, EuroQoL 5 Dimensions Index; NSAID, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug.