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Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 94-B, Issue SUPP_XXXVII | Pages 472 - 472
1 Sep 2012
Harvey-Kelly K Kanakaris N Ahmad M Obakponovwe O Giannoudis P
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Introduction

The aim of this study was to evaluate the health quality of life and return to sports activities following pelvic ring injuries.

Patients and Methods

Between January 2006–2007 patients treated in our institution with pelvic fractures were eligible to participate. Inclusion criteria were adult patients. Exclusion criteria were children and pathological fractures. Data recorded included demographics, injury mechanism, fracture pattern, Injury severity score (ISS), associated injuries, method of fixation, complications and functional outcome. Health related quality of life was assessed using the (EuroQol) and return to sports activities was evaluated using a return to sports questionnaire. The minimum follow up was 24 months (24–39)