Table 2 The risk for operative treatment, according to the potential association factors
From: The incidence and treatment trends of pediatric proximal humerus fractures
OR | 95% CI | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
Age | |||
< 12 years | 1 | ||
> 12 years | 2.21 | 0.69–7.14 | 0.18 |
Gender | |||
Girls | 1 | ||
Boys | 2.93 | 0.87–9.86 | 0.082 |
Angular deformity | |||
< 40 ° | 1 | ||
> 40 ° | 3.12 | 0.70–14.51 | 0.13 |
Dislocation | |||
< Bone thickness | 1 | ||
> Bone thickness | 15.77 | 4.84–51.42 | < 0.001 |
Shortening | |||
< 2 cm | 1 | ||
> 2 cm | 5.88 | 0.99–35.01 | 0.052 |
Comminuted fracture | |||
No | 1 | ||
Yes | 3.17 | 0.79–12.83 | 0.105 |
Growth-plate involved | |||
No | 1 | ||
Yes | 2.68 | 0.81–8.89 | 0.11 |