Table 4.
Factors associated with infection
| Variable | Noninfected fractures (n = 35) (%) | Infected fractures (n = 6) (%) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean age (years) (range) | 36 (8 to 65) | 48 (31 to 77) | 0.093 |
| Male gender | 25 (71.4) | 6 (100) | 0.0001 |
| MESS > 7 | 15 (42.9) | 6 (100) | 0.021 |
| Lower limb fracture | 32 (91.4) | 5 (83.3) | 0.483 |
| Median time to first coverage (h) (IQR) | 22 (18 to 31) | 21 (15.5 to 38.75) | 0.592 |
| Immediate coverage (≤ 24) | 18 (51.4) | 4 (66.7) | 0.668 |
| Initial antibiotic timing (h) (range) | 14.7 (3 to 30) | 10.3 (4 to 20) | 0.139 |
Statistically significant analyses are highlighted in bold