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Table 8 Statistical analysis of risk factors for non-union

From: Comparison of outcomes and analysis of risk factors for non-union in locked plating of closed periprosthetic and non-periprosthetic distal femoral fractures in a retrospective cohort study

Risk factors for non-union

p value

Male sex

0.424

Age ≥ 75

0.421

BMI > 25

0.235

Smoking

0.237

Diabetes mellitus

0.494

Steroid medication

0.138

Alcohol dependence

0.829

Fracture comminution

0.005

Open procedure

0.150

Plate length < 10

0.529

Working length > 4

0.227

  1. p values calculated using backwards stepwise logistic regression multivariable analysis
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Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research

ISSN: 1749-799X