Prognostic factors for predicting outcomes after intramedullary nailing of the tibia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Prediction of negative postoperative outcomes after long-bone fracture treatment may help to optimize patient care. We recently completed the Study to Prospectively Evaluate Reamed Intramedullary Nails in Patients with Tibial Fractures (SPRINT), a large, multicenter trial of reamed and unreamed intramedullary nailing of tibial shaft fractures in 1226 patients. Using the SPRINT data, we conducted an investigation of baseline and surgical factors to determine any associations with an increased risk of adverse events within one year of intramedullary nailing.

Methods

Using multivariable logistic regression analysis, we investigated fifteen baseline and surgical factors for any associations with an increased risk of negative outcomes.

Results

There was an incre

SUBMITTER: Schemitsch EH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3448300 | biostudies-literature | 2012 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature