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 |