ArticleArchives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery2019
Long-term physical functioning and quality of life after pelvic ring injuries.
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- Patient-reported physical functioning and quality of life after pelvic ring injury: A systematic review of the literature.PloS one · 2020Pooled it
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- What is the level of work and societal participation in patients with pelvic ring injuries? A two-year prospective cohort study.Clinical rehabilitation · 2025Article
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- Exploring the collaborative care of patients with pelvic fractures in Tshwane, South Africa.South African family practice : official journal of the South African Academy of Family Practice/Primary Care · 2023Article
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- The effects of pelvic ring injuries on quality of life, physical, and mental health: results of a 2-year prospective cohort study.European journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society · 2022Article
- Are Sarcopenia and Myosteatosis in Elderly Patients with Pelvic Ring Injury Related to Mortality, Physical Functioning and Quality of Life?Journal of clinical medicine · 2021Article
- An overview of the key principles and guidelines in the management of pelvic fractures.Journal of perioperative practice · 2021Article
- Clinical and Patient-Related Outcome After Stabilization of Dorsal Pelvic Ring Fractures: A Retrospective Study Comparing Transiliac Fixator (TIFI) and Spinopelvic Fixation (SPF).Frontiers in surgery · 2021Article
- Symphyseal plate with trans-symphyseal cross-screws for fixation of tile-type B1 pelvic ring injuries: radiological and functional evaluation.International orthopaedics · 2020Article
- Factors affecting quality of life after pelvic fracture.Journal of clinical orthopaedics and traumaArticle
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Abstract
backgroundPelvic ring injuries are serious injuries, often associated with substantial morbidity and mortality rates. The long-term consequences of these injuries might affect the patients' personal life. Our aim was to assess the long-term effects of pelvic ring injuries on physical functioning and quality of life (QoL) using validated patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) and comparing these results to normative data from the general population. PATIENTS AND
methodsA retrospective cohort study was conducted on adults treated for pelvic ring injuries between 2007 and 2016. Demographics, fracture type, injury mechanism, treatment and complications were recorded. PROMs questionnaires concerning physical functioning (SMFA) and quality of life (EQ-5D) were used. Patients were divided according to their age (18-30, 31-64, 65 and older) and fracture type (Tile/AO type A, B or C). Differences in SMFA and EQ-5D scores of the operatively and non-operatively treated patients and between the study population and general population were analyzed.
resultsA total of 413 patients were identified of which 279 were eligible for follow-up. One-hundred and ninety-two (69%) patients responded with a mean follow-up of 4.4 years. Patients reported a median score of 13.9 on the SMFA function index, 16.7 on the bother index, 12.5 on the lower extremity, 18.8 on the activities of daily living and 23.4 on the emotion subscale. A median EQ-5D score of 0.8 was reported. There was no difference in physical functioning and QoL between operatively and non-operatively treated patients. Comparison of these results to normative data of the general population revealed a significant (P < 0.05) decrease in physical functioning and QoL in patients with all types of pelvic ring injuries.
conclusionLong-term physical functioning and QoL in patients who had sustained a pelvic ring injury seems fair, although significantly decreased in comparison with their peers from the general population.
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