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Table 4 Variables influencing physical functioning

From: Factors predicting failure of internal fixations of fractures of the lower limbs: a prospective cohort study

Variable

Regression coefficient (95 % confidence interval)a

Intercept

6.97 (6.13 to 7.81)

Age (≥ 65)

-0.16 (-0.80 to 0.48)

Female

-0.44 (-0.95 to 0.07)

BMI (≥ 30)

-0.70 (-1.38 to -0.03)

Package years (≥ 10)

-0.18 ( -0.84 to 0.48)

Diabetes (yes)

-0.10 (-1.21 to 1.01)

Peripheral arterial disease (yes)

-1.80 (-3.38 to -0.21)

Open fracture (yes)

-0.80 (-1.54 to -0.07)

Localization (femur)

0.14 (-0.56 to 0.82)

  1. aminus indicates a negative impact (more difficulties)