Key result
Among patients with lower limb fractures, prior registration for alcoholism was present in 25% of men compared to 4.4% of women, peaking at 44% in men aged 30-50 with tibial diaphysis fractures.
Population
607 individuals with lower limb fractures diagnosed during two consecutive years (315 women, 292 men).
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
13 years of observation
Authors
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May warrant alcohol screening in men with tibial fractures; hypothesis-generating association from cohort data requires prospective confirmation.
Observational (n=607)
Absolute Event Rate: 25% vs 4.4%
A significant proportion of men presenting with lower limb fractures, particularly tibial diaphysis fractures in those aged 30-50, have a history of alcoholism registration.
Kristenson et al. (1985) conducted an observational in Lower limb fractures (n=607). Male sex vs. Female sex was evaluated on Registration for alcoholism. Among patients with lower limb fractures, prior registration for alcoholism was present in 25% of men compared to 4.4% of women, peaking at 44% in men aged 30-50 with tibial diaphysis fractures.
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