Obesity classification predicts early complications and mortality after acetabular fracture.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Obesity remains a global epidemic. The effect of obesity on the risk of complications after acetabular fracture is unknown. Here, we evaluate the effect of BMI on early complications and mortality after acetabular fracture. We hypothesize that the risk of inpatient complications and mortality will be greater in patients with high BMI when compared to those with normal BMI.

Methods

Adult patients with acetabular fracture were identified via the Trauma Quality Improvement Program data from 2015 to 2019. The primary outcome was overall complication rate with reference to normal-weight patients (BMI = 25-30 kg/m²). The secondary outcome was rates of death. The association of obesity class on the primary and secondary outcomes was assessed using Bonferroni

SUBMITTER: Wier J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11490521 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature