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EPIDEMIOLOGICAL PROFILE OF PATIENTS WITH TIBIA DIAPHYSIS FRACTURE TREATED AT A TERTIARY LEVEL HOSPITAL
José Carlos Baldocchi Pontin1, Ana Paula Cortes Damasceno1, Helder Joel Moreira de Souza1
1Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Escola Paulista de Medicina, Departamento de Ortopedia e Traumatologia, Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil.
Acta Ortopedica Brasileira
|November 4, 2024
Summary
Young males frequently sustain complex tibial fractures from motorcycle accidents, leading to higher complication rates. Prevention policies are crucial to reduce incidence and healthcare costs.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Trauma Epidemiology
Background:
- Tibial fractures represent a significant burden of injury, particularly in young adults.
- Understanding the epidemiological profile and associated risk factors is crucial for effective management and prevention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To characterize the epidemiological profile of tibial fractures in a tertiary hospital.
- To investigate the relationship between fracture characteristics and postoperative complications.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective cross-sectional study of 100 adult patients with tibial fractures (January 2019 - December 2021).
- Data collected included demographics, injury mechanisms, fracture types, treatments, and complications.
- Analysis explored associations between fracture characteristics and outcomes.
Main Results:
- The study population (average age 35.8 years) was predominantly male (86%), with motorcycle accidents being the most common cause.
- Intramedullary nailing was the most frequent surgical intervention.
- Complex type C fractures showed a higher association with postoperative complications.
Conclusions:
- Motorcycle accidents are a primary cause of tibial fractures in young individuals.
- Targeted accident prevention strategies are needed to decrease fracture incidence and associated morbidity/mortality.
- Reducing fracture rates can lead to significant healthcare cost savings.
