Psu7 Complications and Reimbursement After Intramedullary Nailing in Tibial Fractures Among Patients With Poor Bone Quality

Abstract

both p,0.001) for partial and complete tear patients respectively. Higher proportion of delayed surgical patients had cortisone injections and opioid pain medication prescriptions during this period (all p,0.001). Conclusions: Data suggests that if surgical intervention is anticipated in RCR patients; then considering an early RCR may help reduce economic burden and utilization associated with RCR. Further research on risk factors for surgery are warranted.