Publications by authors named "C M Pettit"
Purpose: To examine patient demographic and clinical outcomes associated with partial articular distal femoral fractures.
Methods: An IRB-approved study was conducted on a consecutive series of patients being treated for isolated partial articular distal femoral fractures at a single academic medical center between August, 2011 and July, 2023. Patient demographics, hospital quality measures and outcomes for each patient were reviewed.
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to identify the primary cause of 30-day readmissions for patients who underwent surgery for hip fractures.
- A total of 3,032 patients were analyzed, revealing that older age, higher comorbidity scores, and more major complications during initial hospitalization were linked to increased readmission rates.
- The leading reason for readmission was pulmonary complications, occurring in 17.1% of patients, highlighting respiratory issues as a significant concern post-surgery.
Objectives: To determine if there is a correlation between time to surgery (TTS) and outcomes following repair of elbow fractures.
Methods: Design: Retrospective comparative study.
Setting: A single, urban hospital system.
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the impact of preexisting anemia on outcomes for elderly patients with hip fractures, analyzing patient data from a single urban hospital system over a nine-year period.
- The research included 498 patients aged 55 and older, identifying 54.8% as anemic prior to their hip fracture based on hemoglobin levels recorded 6 to 12 months earlier.
- Results indicate that patients with chronic anemia faced significantly higher risks of 1-year mortality, major complications during hospitalization, and both 30- and 90-day readmissions post-surgery.
Objectives: To determine which in-hospital complications after the operative treatment of hip fractures are associated with increased in-patient, 30-day, and 1-year mortality.
Design: Retrospective study.
Setting: A single academic medical center and a Level 1 Trauma Center.