Is apolipoprotein E gene related to mortality only in normal weight individuals : the Rotterdam Study?
The APOE*2 allele confers a lower risk of all-cause mortality only to normal weight individuals.
On the basis of these findings, patients undergoing surgical fixation for a midshaft clavicle nonunion are at an increased risk of short-term complications compared with acute fractures. This study provides additional information to consider in making management decisions for these common injuries.