1000 patients with an AO type A1-3 trochanteric fracture were randomized to fixation with either an intramedullary nail or a sliding hip screw. Patients were assessed for postoperative pain, mobility, and the incidence of complications over 1-year follow-up, as well as surgical outcomes during the perioperative stay. Subgroup analyses were performed for outcomes based on fracture type. No signific...