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Table 3 Independent factors for unplanned readmission after surgical fixation of displaced clavicle fractures

From: Complications of clavicle fracture surgery in patients with concomitant chest wall injury: a retrospective study

Variable

p-value

Adjusted OR

95% CI

30-day unplanned readmission

 Complex CWI vs. no CWI

0.049

1.59

1.00 to 2.54

 Rib fracture number

0.015

1.33

1.06 to 1.68

90-day unplanned readmission

 Complex CWI vs. no CWI

0.058

1.40

0.99 to 1.98

 Rib fracture number

0.028

1.21

1.02 to 1.43

  1. Stepwise backward multivariate logistic regression: Complex CWI (categorical) and rib fracture number (numerical) were both examined. All other covariates were selected initially. Less significant variable (p-value < 0.2) would be eliminated from the regression model
  2. OR odds ratio, CI confidence interval, CWI chest wall injury
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BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders

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