Factores predictivos del ingreso hospitalario y sociosanitario en la fijación de fracturas de tobillo por trauma de baja energía
Author
Date
2025-09Permanent link
http://hdl.handle.net/11351/13846DOI
10.1016/j.recot.2024.10.011
ISSN
1888-4415
PMID
39477014
Abstract
Introduction
Ankle fractures are increasingly common in frail patients, with hospitalization being the principal cost driver, particularly for the elderly who often need referral to nursing facilities. This study aims to identify factors affecting resource utilization per admission (hospital and nursing) in the fixation of low-energy ankle fractures.
Materials and methods
This retrospective cohort study examined patients undergoing fixation for low-energy ankle fractures. The primary outcome was the length of hospitalization. Secondary outcomes included delays in fixation and the need for referral to a nursing institution. Multiple linear and logistic regression models were used to determine predictors related to patient demographics, injury characteristics, and treatment.
Results
We analyzed 651 patients with a median age of 58 years. The median hospitalization duration was 9 days, primarily before surgery. Extended hospitalization was associated with antithrombotic treatment (b = 4.08), fracture-dislocation (2.26), skin compromise (7.56), complications (9.90), and discharge to a nursing center (5.56). Referral to a nursing facility occurred in 17.2%, associated with older age (OR = 1.10) and an ASA score ≥ III (6.96).
Conclusions
Prolonged hospitalization was mainly due to surgical delays and was related to fracture-dislocations, skin compromise, and complications. Older and comorbid patients were more likely to need nursing facilities, and delays in these facilities’ availability contributed to extended hospital stays.
Keywords
Ankle fracture; Hospitalization; CostsBibliographic citation
Andrés-Peiró JV, Reverté-Vinaixa MM, Pujol-Alarcón O, Altayó-Carulla M, Castellanos-Alonso S, Teixidor-Serra J, et al. Factores predictivos del ingreso hospitalario y sociosanitario en la fijación de fracturas de tobillo por trauma de baja energía. Rev Esp Cir Ortop Traumatol. 2025 Sep;69(5):495–503.
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Professionals
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