Incidence, Costs and Predictors of Non-Union, Delayed Union and Mal-Union Following Long Bone Fracture

Incidence, Costs and Predictors of Non-Union, Delayed Union and Mal-Union Following Long Bone Fracture

Fracture healing complications are common and result in significant healthcare burden. The aim of this study was to determine the rate, costs and predictors of two-year readmission for surgical management of healing complications (delayed, mal, non-union) following fracture of the humerus, tibia or...

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Main Authors: Christina L. Ekegren, Elton R. Edwards, Richard de Steiger, Belinda J. Gabbe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-12-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
bone
fracture
non-union
delayed union
mal-union
data linkage
costs
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/15/12/2845

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