Table 8. Final regression model.
Clinical outcome of osteomyelitis and factors associated with recurrence.
| Variable | P value | RR | CI 95% Exp (β) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower—Upper | |||
| Age (Up to 29 years) | 0.304 | - | - |
| Age (30–41 years) | 0.109 | 0.265 | 0.052, 1.347 |
| Age (42–56 years) | 0.869 | 0.886 | 0.210, 3.743 |
| Age (57 years and over) | 0.677 | 1.340 | 0.339, 5.292 |
| Affected bone (long bones) | 0.318 | 1.944 | 0.527, 7.170 |
| Cause of osteomyelitis (Fracture) | 0.173 | 5.021 | 0.494, 51.062 |
| Type of treatment (monotherapy) | 0.157 | 3.070 | 0.650, 14.506 |
| Weeks of treatment (more than 6 weeks) | 0.773 | - | - |
| Weeks of treatment (less than 4 weeks) | 0.636 | 1.569 | 0.243, 10.143 |
| Weeks of treatment (4 to 6 weeks) | 0.907 | 0.845 | 0.050, 14.232 |
| Appropriate treatment (No) | 0.221 | 3.173 | 0.499, 20.180 |
| Treating specialty (orthopedics) | 0.005 | 5.552 | 1.688, 18.267 |