Table 1: Preoperative Data (60 Patients)

 Number of patients 60
 Mean age (years) 78 (42-93)
 Sex
   Male
   Female
25
40
 Mode of injury
   Fall at home
   Fall from height
   Traffic accident
50
6
4
 Mean functional status*
   > 30
   20-29
   < 20
41 (68%)
10 (17)%
9 (15%)
 ASA classification§
   1
   2
   3
18 (30%)
16 (27%)
26 (43%)
 Fracture type (AO classification)
   A1
   A2
   A3
21
15
24

* Salvati and Wilson score.
§ American Society of Anesthesiologists status of physical health.