Transfusion Risk Factors in Low-Energy Pelvic Fractures: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The management of low-energy pelvic fractures poses a multifaceted challenge in orthopedic and geriatric care. With an increasing prevalence of patients taking new oral anticoagulant medications, it is unclear, which patients with pelvis fractures will have a significant life threatening bleed. The aim of this study was to assess the main risk factors leading to blood transfusion and longer hospital stay in patients with low-energy pelvic fractures.

Materials and methods

This single center retrospective observational study was performed with reference to STROBE guidelines. Demographic data, bleeding risk factors as well as blood transfusion rates were recorded. Initially, a univariate regression analysis was performed to analyze factors associated with blood tra

SUBMITTER: Kolodziejczyk H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12166246 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature