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Andrés-Peiró JV, Pujol O, Altayó-Carulla M, Castellanos-Alonso S, Reverté-Vinaixa MM, Teixidor-Serra J, Tomàs-Hernández J, Selga-Marsà J, García-Sánchez Y, Molero-García V, Joshi-Jubert N, Minguell-Monyart J. Predictors of first-year postoperative complications after fixation of low-energy ankle fractures: A single-center, retrospective cohort study of 663 consecutive fractures. Rev Esp Cir Ortop Traumatol (Engl Ed) 2024:S1888-4415(24)00056-0. [PMID: 38325573 DOI: 10.1016/j.recot.2024.01.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2023] [Revised: 11/19/2023] [Accepted: 11/24/2023] [Indexed: 02/09/2024] Open
Abstract
INTRODUCTION Rotational ankle fractures are common, have diverse personalities and affect both robust and fragile patients. Postoperative complications are frequent, creating a sizeable economic burden. The primary purpose of this study was to expand current knowledge on predictors of postoperative complications after low-energy ankle fracture fixation. MATERIALS AND METHODS A retrospective single-center cohort study was completed of patients undergoing internal fixation OF low-energy ankle fractures. The primary outcome was first-year postoperative complications, classified as major (surgical) or minor (non-surgical). Data on patients, their injuries, and treatments were collected. To identify potential predictors of outcomes, logistic regression methods were used, with a backward-stepwise method used for model fitting. RESULTS In total, 663 patients of median age 59 years were analysed. We found a high rate of complications (28.4%), with wound-healing issues and infections predominant. Overall, 14.8% had minor complications, while 13.6% required an unplanned reoperation. On multivariable analysis, the most consistent predictors of complications were older age (OR: 1.02 per year), longer operating time (3.32 per hour), and smoking (2.91). CONCLUSIONS Older patients and smokers who sustain fractures requiring more complex surgery are at higher risk of postoperative complications.
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Affiliation(s)
- J-V Andrés-Peiró
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, España; Departmeng of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Vall d'Hebron Institut de Recerca (VHIR), Barcelona, España.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, España
| | - M Altayó-Carulla
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, España
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, España; Departmeng of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Vall d'Hebron Institut de Recerca (VHIR), Barcelona, España
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, España; Departmeng of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Vall d'Hebron Institut de Recerca (VHIR), Barcelona, España
| | - J Teixidor-Serra
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, España; Departmeng of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Vall d'Hebron Institut de Recerca (VHIR), Barcelona, España
| | - J Tomàs-Hernández
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, España; Departmeng of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Vall d'Hebron Institut de Recerca (VHIR), Barcelona, España
| | - J Selga-Marsà
- Departmeng of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Vall d'Hebron Institut de Recerca (VHIR), Barcelona, España
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, España; Departmeng of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Vall d'Hebron Institut de Recerca (VHIR), Barcelona, España
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, España; Departmeng of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Vall d'Hebron Institut de Recerca (VHIR), Barcelona, España
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, España; Departmeng of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Vall d'Hebron Institut de Recerca (VHIR), Barcelona, España
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, España; Departmeng of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Vall d'Hebron Institut de Recerca (VHIR), Barcelona, España
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Andrés-Peiró JV, Pujol O, Altayó-Carulla M, Castellanos-Alonso S, Reverté-Vinaixa MM, Teixidor-Serra J, Tomàs-Hernández J, Selga-Marsà J, García-Sánchez Y, Molero-García V, Joshi-Jubert N, Minguell-Monyart J. Predictors of first-year postoperative complications after fixation of low-energy ankle fractures: A single-center, retrospective cohort study of 663 consecutive fractures. Rev Esp Cir Ortop Traumatol (Engl Ed) 2023:S1888-4415(23)00259-X. [PMID: 38043738 DOI: 10.1016/j.recot.2023.11.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2023] [Revised: 11/19/2023] [Accepted: 11/24/2023] [Indexed: 12/05/2023] Open
Abstract
INTRODUCTION Rotational ankle fractures are common, have diverse personalities and affect both robust and fragile patients. Postoperative complications are frequent, creating a sizeable economic burden. The primary purpose of this study was to expand current knowledge on predictors of postoperative complications after low-energy ankle fracture fixation. MATERIALS AND METHODS A retrospective single-center cohort study was completed of patients undergoing internal fixation OF low-energy ankle fractures. The primary outcome was first-year postoperative complications, classified as major (surgical) or minor (non-surgical). Data on patients, their injuries, and treatments were collected. To identify potential predictors of outcomes, logistic regression methods were used, with a backward-stepwise method used for model fitting. RESULTS In total, 663 patients of median age 59 years were analyzed. We found a high rate of complications (28.4%), with wound-healing issues and infections predominant. Overall, 14.8% had minor complications, while 13.6% required an unplanned reoperation. On multivariable analysis, the most consistent predictors of complications were older age (OR=1.02 per year), longer operating time (3.32 per hour), and smoking (2.91). CONCLUSIONS Older patients and smokers who sustain fractures requiring more complex surgery are at higher risk of postoperative complications.
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Affiliation(s)
- J-V Andrés-Peiró
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, Spain; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Vall d'Hebron Institut de Recerca (VHIR), Barcelona, Spain.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, Spain; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Vall d'Hebron Institut de Recerca (VHIR), Barcelona, Spain
| | - J Teixidor-Serra
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, Spain; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Vall d'Hebron Institut de Recerca (VHIR), Barcelona, Spain
| | - J Tomàs-Hernández
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, Spain; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Vall d'Hebron Institut de Recerca (VHIR), Barcelona, Spain
| | - J Selga-Marsà
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, Spain; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Vall d'Hebron Institut de Recerca (VHIR), Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Vall d'Hebron Institut de Recerca (VHIR), Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, Spain; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Vall d'Hebron Institut de Recerca (VHIR), Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, Spain; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Vall d'Hebron Institut de Recerca (VHIR), Barcelona, Spain
| | - J Minguell-Monyart
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, Spain; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Vall d'Hebron Institut de Recerca (VHIR), Barcelona, Spain
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