Preoperative Anemia Is Associated With Worse Postoperative Outcomes After Open Reduction Internal Fixation of Distal Radius Fractures.

Preoperative anemia is associated with increased likelihood of adverse outcomes after ORIF for DRF, and likelihood increases with severity of anemia. Surgeons should monitor patients for preoperative anemia and endeavor to identify the source of and, if safe and possible, correct the anemia preoperatively or manage and educate patients postoperatively.