From: Risk of septic knee following retrograde intramedullary nailing of open and closed femur fractures
 | Combined Open/Closed Fractures | Closed Fractures | Open Fractures | Arthrotomy with Closed Femur Fracture |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Patients with at least 6 month follow-up | 185 | 143 | 38 | 4 |
Average age yrs (range) | 38 (14-91) | 40 (14-91) | 33 (17-69) | 28 (17-49) |
Number Males/Females | 94/91 | 84/107 | 30/8 | 0\4 |
Left/Right Knee | 105/80 | 63/80 | 23/15 | 3\1 |
Average follow-up, months (range) | 29 (6-116) | 28 (6-114) | 30 (6-116) | 37 (6-116) |