Table 2 Perioperative characteristics and outcomes of surgically treated pediatric PIP cases. Percentages of total patient cases are provided
From: Epidemiology and treatment outcomes in pediatric patients with post-injection paralysis
Variable | No. of cases | % (n=402) |
|---|---|---|
Total surgical procedures conducted | 491 | |
Average age at first surgery | 9.44 ± 3.94 | |
# of pts 0 – 4 yrs | 39 | 9.70 |
# of pts 5 – 9 yrs | 174 | 43.28 |
# of pts 10 – 14 yrs | 135 | 33.58 |
# of pts 15 – 17 yrs | 54 | 13.43 |
Number of patients who received | ||
Only one surgical procedure | 326 | 81.09 |
Two surgical procedures | 63 | 15.67 |
Three or more surgical procedures | 13 | 3.23 |
Average number of surgeries per patient | 1.25 ± 0.50 | |
Received physical therapy | 213 | 52.98 |
Used AFO brace | 297 | 73.88 |
Number of patients with post-treatment complications | 33 | 8.21 |
Pressure-related complication | 20 | 5.00 |
Surgical site complication | 9 | 2.23 |
Non-surgical site infection | 4 | 1.00 |
Plantigrade foot | ||
Yes | 270 | 67.16 |
No, with future planned surgery | 25 | 6.21 |
No, without future planned surgery | 30 | 7.46 |
Unreported/ lost to follow-up | 77 | 19.15 |