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Pelvic fracture‐specific scales versus general patient reported scales for pelvic fracture outcomes: a systematic review
Author(s) -
Lumsdaine William,
Weber Dieter G.,
Balogh Zsolt J.
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
anz journal of surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.426
H-Index - 70
eISSN - 1445-2197
pISSN - 1445-1433
DOI - 10.1111/ans.13651
Subject(s) - medicine , pelvic fracture , physical therapy , outcome (game theory) , surgery , pelvis , mathematics , mathematical economics
Background Multiple scoring systems are used in the assessment of post‐injury outcomes in pelvic fracture patients. Although commonly used, there is scarce evidence as to their validity. Methods We performed a systematic review of the current literature to compare a well validated generic outcome tool (Short Form‐36 (SF‐36)) and three commonly used pelvic‐specific outcome tools, the Iowa Pelvic Score, Majeed Pelvic Score and Orlando Pelvic Score. Results Eleven papers were found that used both the SF ‐36 and one or more of the pelvic‐specific outcome tools. The data demonstrate great variability in both the method of application and form of reporting. Conclusion The pelvic‐specific tools produce similar results to the SF ‐36 and are potentially more sensitive in examining specific areas related to pelvic injuries and easier to perform and calculate than the SF ‐36.