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Area of Science:

  • Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Trauma Management
  • Skeletal Reconstruction

Background:

  • Pelvic ring fractures pose significant challenges in orthopaedic surgery.
  • Management is complex, influenced by patient condition, fracture pattern, and associated injuries.
  • The optimal timing for surgical fixation remains unclear.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine if surgical timing impacts clinical and radiographic outcomes.
  • To evaluate the effect of early versus delayed fixation for Tile B and C pelvic fractures.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 38 patients with pelvic ring fractures.
  • Clinical assessment using Majeed, Iowa Pelvic, and Orlando Pelvic Scores.
  • Radiographic evaluation via Matta Pelvic Score.
  • Comparison between early (within 3 weeks) and delayed surgical groups.

Main Results:

  • Surgical timing significantly influenced both clinical and radiological outcomes.
  • Early intervention correlated with improved results.

Conclusions:

  • Early surgical intervention in pelvic ring fractures allows for better quality reduction and osteosynthesis.
  • Prompt surgical management is recommended for polytrauma patients with pelvic ring fractures.