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| Demographic | N | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Sex | ||
| Male | 125 | 32.0% |
| Female | 265 | 68.0% |
| Age (y) | 51 | Range: 17–93 |
| Injury severity score | ||
| 9 | 378 | 97.0% |
| > 9 | 12 | 3.0% |
| Multiple medical comorbidities (≥3) | 35 | 9.0% |
| History of mental illness | 18 | 4.6% |
| Secondary surgical procedure | 41 | 10.4% |
| Revision ORIF/acute failure | 5 | 1.3% |
| Planned staged procedure (i.e., removal of bridge or dorsal plates) | 7 | 1.8% |
| Elective or delayed hardware removal | 29 | 7.4% |
Abbreviation: ORIF, open reduction and internal fixation.
