Assessing outcome following calcaneal fracture: a rational scoring system.
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Abstract
Six existing clinical scoring systems for assessing outcome after calcaneal fracture are reviewed. All were applied to a diverse group of 75 patients who had sustained this injury. Stepwise multiple regression analysis was used to identify the most relevant variables within these systems. Based on this, a simplified and rational outcome scoring system was devised. This system was then tested on a further group of 41 patients and shown to comply well with the characteristics required of an objective outcome score.
Medical subject headings
- Calcaneus
- Fractures, Bone