TABLE 4.
Univariate and multivariate hazard ratios (HR)a for the development of any new fracture among 9258 Olmsted County, Minnesota, women following a hysterectomy in 1965-02.
| Risk factorb | Univariate HR (95% CI) | Multivariate HR (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|
| Age at surgery (per 10-year increase) | 1.32 (1.28-1.36) | 1.30 (1.26-1.34) |
| Calendar year (per 10-year increase) | 1.16 (1.11-1.21) | 1.14 (1.09-1.19) |
| Uterine prolapse indication (yes versus no) | 1.25 (1.13-1.39) | 1.16 (1.04-1.29) |
| Pelvic floor repair (yes vs no) | 1.13 (1.05-1.22) | - |
a
Proportional hazards models where the event is a fracture and the dependent variable survival time (days) free of fracture.
b
Only risk factors that were significant in the univariate and/or multivariate analyses are included in the table.