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Table 4 Multivariate logistic regression analysis of risk factors for overall complications or secondary procedure following VLP fixation of distal radius fractures

From: Incidence of complications and secondary procedure following distal radius fractures treated by volar locking plate (VLP)

 

OR and 95% CI

p value

Overall complications

 AO type C fracture

2.6 (1.2 to 4.0)

0.02

 Open fracture (vs closed)

4.2 (1.9 to 6.5)

< 0.001

 Significant collapse of the lunate fossa

2.9 (1.3 to 4.3)

0.001

Secondary procedure

 Significant collapse of the lunate fossa

3.7 (1.7 to 6.4)

< 0.001

 Low-volume of surgeon

2.5 (1.2 to 3.6)

0.018

  1. Abbreviation: OR odds ratio, VLP volar locking plate, AO Arbeitsgemeinschaftfür Osteosynthesefragen