Table 4 The results of meta-analyses in complications
Complications and adverse events | Surgery | Studies (n) | P value | Incidence | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Odds ratio (95% CI) | Heterogeneity (I 2) | Model | ||||
Infection | TKA THA | 6 5 | 0.69 - | 1.51 [0.19, 11.84] - | 0% - | Fixed - |
Delayed wound healing | TKA THA | 6 5 | 0.66 - | 1.50 [0.25, 9.12] - | 0% - | Fixed - |
ONFH | TKA THA | 1 2 | - - | - - | - - | - - |
VTE | TKA THA | 4 2 | - - | - - | - - | - - |
Pruritus | TKA THA | 3 2 | 0.56 0.65 | 1.41 [0.44, 4.49] 1.53 [0.24, 9.59] | 0% 0% | Fixed Fixed |
Serum glucose | TKA THA | 4 2 | 0.001 0.007 | 22.56 mg/dl [16.9, 28.23]* 29.45 mg/dl [8.06, 50.84]* | 0% 0% | Fixed Fixed |