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Recovery and Return to Work After a Pelvic Fracture
Antonios N Papasotiriou1,2, Nikolaos Prevezas3, Konstantinos Krikonis4
1School of Social Sciences, Hellenic Open University, Patras, Greece.
Safety and Health at Work
|June 9, 2017
Summary
Pelvic ring fractures (PRFs) significantly impact work return, with nearly half achieving full return. Factors like accident location and injury severity predict successful return to work after PRF.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Traumatology
- Rehabilitation Medicine
Background:
- Pelvic ring fractures (PRFs) can severely affect patients' daily activities and quality of life.
- Understanding functional outcomes and return to work (RTW) is crucial for injured individuals.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate functional outcomes following pelvic ring fractures.
- To identify factors influencing return to work (RTW) after PRF.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective study of 77 patients (aged 20-55) treated for PRFs between 2003-2012.
- Data collected via telephone interviews using a questionnaire on injury, treatment, activities, and the Majeed pelvic score.
- Univariate and multiple regression analyses were employed for statistical assessment.
Main Results:
- 46.7% of patients achieved full return to work (RTW), with an average earning loss of 35%.
- Significant factors for RTW included accident site, injury force, concomitant injuries, hospitalization duration, and Majeed score.
- Independent predictors for full RTW were accidents sustained out of work and higher Majeed scores.
Conclusions:
- Pelvic ring fractures (PRFs) carry substantial socioeconomic consequences.
- Identifying predictors of return to work is essential for effective health management and policy development.
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