Regional Variation and Trends in the Timing of Lower Extremity Reconstruction: A 10-Year Review of the Nationwide Inpatient Sample

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The ideal timing of soft tissue reconstruction for open lower extremity fractures is controversial. Using US national day, this study showed progressive delay in the timing of reconstruction over a 10-year period. Medical comorbidities, external fixation, and complex fracture patterns also predicted delayed reconstruction. Additional studies are needed to understand the impact of delayed soft-tissue coverage on patient outcomes and health services utilization.

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