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Open Access 01-09-2019 | Pelvic Trauma | Trauma Surgery

Long-term physical functioning and quality of life after pelvic ring injuries

Authors: H. Banierink, I. H. F. Reininga, E. Heineman, K. W. Wendt, K. ten Duis, F. F. A. IJpma

Published in: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery | Issue 9/2019

Abstract

Background

Pelvic 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 methods

A 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.

Results

A 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.

Conclusion

Long-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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Title: Long-term physical functioning and quality of life after pelvic ring injuries
Authors: H. Banierink
I. H. F. Reininga
E. Heineman
K. W. Wendt
K. ten Duis
F. F. A. IJpma
Publication date: 01-09-2019
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Keyword: Pelvic Trauma
Published in: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery / Issue 9/2019
Print ISSN: 0936-8051
Electronic ISSN: 1434-3916
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00402-019-03170-2

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