Role of post-operative X-rays in distal-radius fractures among pediatric patients

Table 6 Odds ratio to compare the variables that significantly influence the number of X-rays (≤ 1 X-ray or ≥ 2 X-rays)

Variables	OR1	95%CI
Gender
Female	1	-
Male	2.897 (0.112)	0.780-10.758
Age
3-5 years old	1	-
6-8 years old	1.143 (0.849)	0.290-4.507
9-11 years old	3.111 (0.129)	0.720-13.443
12-14 years old	0.993 (0.991)	0.313-3.155
Site of fracture
Epiphyseal	1	-
Metaphyseal	1.273 (0.710)	0.357-4.542
Diaphyseal	1.361 (.607)	0.421, 4.405
Complications
No	1	-
Yes	0.686 (0.793)	0.042-11.342
Change in management plan
No	1	-
Yes	1.170 (0.837)	0.261-5.239
Second operation
No	1	-
Yes	0.680 (0.707)	0.091-5.064

¹The constant in the outcome variable is ≤ 1 X-ray done after post op compared to ≥ 2 X-rays.

OR: Odds ratio; CI: Confidence interval.