Table 7.
Postoperative complications in upper versus lower extremity cases.
| Upper extremity | Lower extremity | OR (95% CI) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| n (%) | N (%) | ||
| Superficial SSI | 6 (1.8%) | 38 (4.9%) | 2.762 (1.210–6.125) |
| Deep SSI | 3 (0.9%) | 30 (3.8%) | 4.354 (1.464–13.68) |
| Wound dehiscence | 0 (0.0%) | 20 (2.6%) | 17.79 (2.492–∞) |
| Urinary tract infection | 1 (0.3%) | 15 (1.9%) | 6.443 (1.101–68.38) |
| Sepsis/septic shock | 3 (0.9%) | 28 (3.6%) | 4.053 (1.346–12.77) |
| Overall complication rate | 22 (6.7%) | 133 (17.0%) | 2.873 (1.786–4.620) |
| Bleeding requiring transfusion | 26 (7.9%) | 222 (28.4%) | 4.643 (3.048–7.060) |
| Unplanned readmission | 18 (5.5%) | 71 (9.1%) | 1.733 (1.029–2.917) |
| Discharged to facility | 16 (4.8%) | 206 (26.4%) | 7.031 (4.232–12.09) |