Risk factors for postoperative delirium in orthopedic surgery patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Ann Med · 2025 · PMC12305874 · PMID 40720202

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The meta-analysis revealed a slightly higher risk of delirium in male patients compared to female patients, although the difference was borderline significant (risk ratio [RR] = 1.12, 95% CI: 1.00 to 1.26, p = 0.050).

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However, given the borderline significance and heterogeneity among studies, this finding should be interpreted with caution.

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