Table 3.
Multivariable Regression of RTP Within 2 Seasons of Injurya
| OR (95% CI) | P Value | |
|---|---|---|
| Bone fractured | ||
| Tibia | Reference | |
| Fibula | 1.17 (0.59-2.42) | .67 |
| Tibia and fibula | 1.01 (0.44-2.30) | .98 |
| Femur | 0.91 (0.43-2) | .81 |
| Age, y | ||
| <21 | Reference | |
| 21-25 | 1.02 (0.48-2.43) | .96 |
| 26-30 | 0.80 (0.35-2.02) | .62 |
| >30 | 0.90 (0.29-2.75) | .85 |
| Time in league, y | ||
| <3 | Reference | |
| 3-5 | 0.81 (0.41-1.57) | .53 |
| 6-8 | 1.06 (0.47-2.27) | .89 |
| >8 | 0.93 (0.39-2.16) | .86 |
| Player position | ||
| Goalkeeper | Reference | |
| Attacker | 0.96 (0.50-1.85) | .89 |
| Midfielder | 0.94 (0.45-1.95) | .86 |
| Defender | 0.94 (0.23-3.04) | .92 |
| Games playedb | ||
| <10 | Reference | |
| 10-19 | 1.55 (0.63-3.47) | .31 |
| 20-29 | 1.72 (0.43-6.11) | .42 |
| >30 | 1.56 (0.13-14.78) | .70 |
| Time played, minb | ||
| <1000 | Reference | |
| 1000-1999 | 0.90 (0.28-2.94) | .86 |
| 2000-2500 | 0.99 (0.20-4.51) | .99 |
| >2500 | 1.19 (0.12-14.28) | .89 |
| Goalsb | ||
| <3 | Reference | |
| 3-6 | 0.97 (0.39-2.20) | .95 |
| 7-9 | 1.04 (0.25-3.46) | .95 |
| >9 | 0.51 (0.02-3.52) | .55 |
| Assistsb | ||
| 0-3 | Reference | |
| >3 | 1.01 (0.28-3.24) | .99 |
aRTP at same league level. OR, odds ratio; RTP, return to play.
bOverall metrics for 1 season before the index timepoint.