Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Kristen Nathe"
- Kristen Nathe's recent research focuses on open ankle fractures in older individuals, specifically examining demographics, etiology, comorbidities, treatment, complications, and outcomes in patients aged 60 and above.
- In her study, published on October 1, 2024, she conducted a multi-center retrospective review involving six Level 1 trauma centers, analyzing data from patients who sustained an open ankle fracture between 2004 and 2014.
- The findings of the study include a detailed statistical analysis of preoperative variables in relation to significant postoperative outcomes, primarily amputation and one-year mortality rates, highlighting the challenges faced by this patient demographic.
