Table 3 Adjusted model of predictors of prolonged POALOS after LEA for the entire study cohort
Variables | Adjusted Odds Ratio (AOR) | 95% CI | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
Age/years | |||
 0–34 (ref) |  |  |  |
 35–54 | 1.71 | (1.17–2.48) | 0.005 |
 55–69 | 1.44 | (0.99–2.07) | 0.052 |
 70+ | 1.05 | (0.73–1.50) | 0.809 |
Diabetes | |||
 No (ref) |  |  |  |
 Yes | 1.88 | (1.57–2.25) | < 0.001 |
Surgeon Specialty | |||
 Vascular (ref) |  |  |  |
 General | 1.69 | (1.41–2.01) | < 0.001 |
 Orthopedic | 0.72 | (0.58–0.90) | 0.003 |
Residence Type | |||
 Non-Urban (ref) |  |  |  |
 Urban | 1.26 | (1.08–1.48) | 0.003 |
Level of Amputation | |||
 Minor (ref) |  |  |  |
 Major | 3.82 | (3.26–4.49) | < 0.001 |