30-Day adverse events, length of stay and re-admissions following surgical management of pelvic/acetabular fractures

ConclusionPatients with ASA grade > II, greater co-morbidity burden and prolonged operative times were likely to experience adverse events and have a longer length of stay. Surgeons can utilize this data to risk stratify patients so that appropriate pre-operative and post-operative medical optimization can take place.
Source: Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics and Trauma - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research