ITEMS

VARIABLES

FREQUENCY

PERCENTAGE

Initial pelvic stabilization method

Pelvic binder

External fixation

Pelvic clamp

58

8

2

85.29

11.76

2.94

Definitive Surgical stabilization methods (n = 55)

Closed/open reduction and External fixation (EF) plus ilio-sacral screw

34

61.82

Open reduction and internal fixation(IF) with plates and screws plus ilio-sacral screw

10

18.18

Combined External and internal fixations plus ilio-sacral screw

11

20.00

Post-operative complications

Thromboembolic events

6

10.91

Severe anaemia

10

18.18

Surgical site infection

13

23.64

Pressure ulcers

15

27.27

Urinary tract infection

2

3.64

Length of hospital stay

Less than 30 days

30 to 60 days

60 to 90 days

More than 90 days

30

33

3

2

44.11

48.53

4.41

2.94

Final status

Discharged

46

67.65

Referred to pursue more specialized surgery

8

11.76

Dead

14

20.59