Traumatic Pelvic Fractures Hospitalized in Kasr Al-Ainy Hospital in 2018: A Retrospective Study

Abstract

Major pelvic fractures are predominantly observed when there is a highenergy transfer to the patient such as following road traffic collision, pedestrian accident, fall from height, or crush injury. Less serious pelvic fractures may occur with low-energy transfer events, particularly in the elderly. Objectives: The aim of the current study is to statistically assess the prevalence, common causes, management and outcome of pelvic fracture cases admitted to Kasr Al-Ainy hospital through the year 2018. Subjects and methods: The data presented in this study were obtained from the bureau of statistics at Kasr Al-Ainy hospital. One hundred ninety six cases with traumatic pelvic fractures were admitted to Kasr Al-Ainy hospital during the one year period study from January 2018 to December 2018. Results: the incidence of traumatic pelvic fractures in the present study was higher in males, urban areas and day time. The age group 21-40 was associated with a higher percentage of traumatic pelvic fractures was recorded and a mean age was 35 years. Road traffic accidents were the commonest cause followed by fall from height. A higher incidence of multiple pelvic fractures and the higher percentage of cases was treated surgically. Improvement was the major outcome while death was associated with the old age group above 61 years. Conclusion and recommendations: there is a need to decrease the number of road traffic accidents and greater precautions should be taken against the risks of fall from height. Old age group should be managed with special care.

Pattern of Traumatic Deaths in Patients Admitted to Soad Kafafy Hospital. Medicolegal Study

“…Given that they occur in between 3% and 8% of all patients who experience trauma, pelvic ring fractures are regarded as rare fractures. Similar to several skeletal fractures, traumatic pelvic fractures have been linked to several medico-legal ramifications, including the need to pursue compensation, the possibility of long-term disability, and malpractice claims (Mohamed & Elzahed, 2019).…”