Do Social Deprivation and Surgical Volume Influence Outcomes Following Distal Radius Fracture Fixation?

ABSTRACT:

Background

Distal radius fractures account for nearly 25% of fractures in adults, with a trend toward operative fixation. The objective of this study was to assess the relationship between surgeon and hospital volume with complications following distal radius fixation.

Methods

A retrospective study was performed using the New York Statewide Planning and Research Cooperative System database from 2009 to 2015. Outpatient claims were identified for distal radius fractures and surgery. The facility and surgeon's identifier were used to calculate annual procedure volume. The risk for infection, carpal tunnel surgery, and revision/hardware removal was analyzed, and Social Deprivation Index (SDI) was linked to each patient. Patient demographics and rate of complications were compar

SUBMITTER: Goodman AD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11571789 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature