Risk factors for nonunion following surgically managed, traumatic, diaphyseal fractures: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There are several studies on nonunion, but there are no systematic overviews of the current evidence of risk factors for nonunion. The aim of this study was to systematically review risk factors for nonunion following surgically managed, traumatic, diaphyseal fractures.

Methods

Medline, Embase, Scopus, and Cochrane were searched using a search string developed with aid from a scientific librarian. The studies were screened independently by two authors using Covidence. We solely included studies with at least ten nonunions. Eligible study data were extracted, and the studies were critically appraised. We performed random-effects meta-analyses for those risk factors included in five or more studies. PROSPERO registration number: CRD42021235213.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Jensen SS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9297052 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature