Methamphetamines and Acetabular Reoperation Rates: Poor Outcomes From the Front Lines
Conclusions:
Methamphetamine use is a nonmodifiable factor associated with a 3-fold increase in adjusted odds for 1-year reoperation after surgical fixation of acetabular fractures.
Level of Evidence:
Prognostic Level III. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Original Article Source Type: research