Body Mass Index and Outcomes After Pilon Fracture Fixation: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pilon fractures of the distal tibial plafond account for 1% to 10% of all tibial fractures and are often associated with serious complications. As body mass index (BMI) is known to impact post-operative outcomes, particularly infection and nonunion, after trauma, the goal of this study is to explore these trends after pilon fractures.

Methods

A single-center retrospective review of patients undergoing surgical fixation for pilon fractures between January 2013 and June 2023 was conducted. Only patients with at least a 6-month follow-up period were included. Demographic data and injury characteristics were extracted. Post-operative outcomes and complications were computed. Bivariate analysis via t test were applied, followed by multivariate analysis using pri

SUBMITTER: Ralph JE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12719578 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature