Other risk factors The analysis also identified hypothyroidism as a modestly significant risk factor (3 studies; OR, 1.189; 95% CI, 1.054–1.341; I2 = 25.0%), while other factors, such as BMI(5 studies; OR, 1.003; 95% CI, 0.879–1.143; I2 = 58.7%), bleeding (4 studies; OR, 1.789; 95% CI, 0.790–4.051; I2 = 83.6%), liver disease(3 studies; OR, 0.934; 95% CI, 0.608–1.433; I2 = 13.6%), fluid and electrolyte disorders(3 studies; OR, 0.357; 95% CI, 0.058–2.191; I2 = 99.2%) and congestive heart failure (4 studies; OR, 0.679; 95% CI, 0.423–1.090; I2 = 63.0%) were not significantly associated with PNI.
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The prevalence and risk factors for peripheral nerve injury following arthroplasty: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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