Clinical Associated Factors of Tile B/C Type of Pelvic Ring Fractures; a Retrospective Cross-sectional study
Archives of Academic Emergency Medicine,
Vol. 12 No. 1 (2024),
1 January 2024
,
Page e49
https://doi.org/10.22037/aaem.v12i1.2243
Abstract
Introduction: Pelvic ring fractures categorized under Tile Categories B and C denote partially and fully unstable fractures, respectively. This study aimed to identify the clinically associated factors of Tile B/C pelvic ring fractures.
Methods: This retrospective cross-sectional study reviewed medical records from the Emergency Medicine department at Ramathibodi Hospital in Bangkok, Thailand. The study included individuals aged ≥ 15 who experienced accidents from 2012 to 2021. To investigate the associations between the clinical variables and three critical outcomes, including Tile B/C pelvic ring fractures, major vascular injuries, and the necessity for surgical or radiological interventions, multivariable logistic regression analysis was employed.
Results: A total of 198 patients were included in the study, among whom 34.8% were diagnosed with Tile B/C pelvic ring fractures. The analysis revealed several significant predictors of Tile B/C fractures, including the presence of pelvic tenderness (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] = 15.25, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 5.86-39.66, p < 0.001), and a shock index (SI) ≥1 (aOR = 4.2, 95% CI = 1.24-14.22, p = 0.021). Moreover, Tile B/C pelvic ring fractures were associated with an increased incidence of major vascular events and the imperative requirement for surgical or radiological interventions.
Conclusion: Clinical findings of pelvic tenderness and an SI ≥1 are strong predictive clinical factors associated with Tile B/C pelvic fractures. Early diagnosis, application of an pelvic binder, provision of initial resuscitation, and prompt transportation to a definitive care facility are crucial components of management.
- Factors
- Predictors
- Tile B/C
- fractures
- trauma
- Pelvic
- injury
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