Investigating Outcomes Following Distal Upper Extremity Fractures in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects bone health and fracture healing, with limited research on distal upper extremity fractures. This study evaluated the impact of CKD on fracture outcomes, including healing time, complications, and mortality, to inform surgical management strategies.

Methods

A retrospective review was conducted on patients with CKD stages 1-4 and end-stage renal disease who underwent distal upper extremity fracture repair at a level 1 tertiary hospital. Data on demographics, CKD stage, comorbidities, surgical details, and complications were analyzed. Radiographic union time was assessed. A national database was used for external validation and analysis of postoperative risks, including propensity-matched controls.

Results

The CKD cohort (

SUBMITTER: Villarreal Acha D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12466900 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature