The impact of BMI on morbidity and mortality after femoral fractures.

Sara S SolimanGarrett B JordanJaroslaw W BilaniukAmanda BenfanteKaren KongRolando H RolandelliTerrence CurranZoltan H Nemeth

Published in: European journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society (2021)

Irrespective of presenting with more comorbidities and sustaining high energy injuries, OB, SO, and MO patients were independently associated with having a higher risk of developing complications following a femoral fracture. Overall, better clinical outcomes are observed among patients with no underlying conditions and normal BMI.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
body mass index
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
prognostic factors
risk factors
patient reported outcomes