Table 5.
Multivariable⁎ logistics regression analysis⁎⁎ for risk of lower extremity fracture, severe lower extremity fracture, and femur fracture in MVCs.
| Risk Factor | OR | CI | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Extremity Fracture | |||
| BMI 30–34.99 | 1.20 | 1.06–1.35 | 0.003 |
| BMI 35–39.99 | 1.22 | 1.09–1.39 | 0.004 |
| BMI ≥ 40 | 1.40 | 1.15–1.71 | <0.001 |
| Severe+ Lower Extremity Fracture | |||
| BMI 30–34.99 | 1.32 | 1.09–1.60 | 0.004 |
| BMI 35–39.99 | 1.34 | 1.18–1.53 | <0.001 |
| BMI ≥ 40 | 1.47 | 1.18–1.82 | <0.001 |
| Femur Fracture | |||
| BMI 30–34.99 | 1.47 | 1.27–1.71 | <0.001 |
| BMI 35–39.99 | 1.59 | 1.29–1.97 | <0.001 |
| BMI ≥ 40 | 1.80 | 1.41–2.29 | <0.001 |
OA = Obese Adolescents
= controlled for sex and age
= reference range includes normal BMI (18.5–24.9)
= AIS (Abbreviated Injury Score) ≥ 3.