@entity174 in the XXXX .

@entity1 @entity174 @entity341 @entity583 @entity204
OBJECTIVE: We examined the records of @entity1 presenting to the @entity341 ( @entity341 ) with @entity174 . We describe frequency, demographics, management and @entity1 outcomes in terms of ambulatory ability, living independence and mortality. METHODS: @entity1 treated for a @entity174 over a 2-year period in Kingston, Ont., were identified. We performed a retrospective hospital record review to distinguish high- versus low-impact injury mechanisms, and to characterize the injury event, @entity341 management and outcomes for @entity1 with @entity174 . RESULTS: Of 132 pelvic @entity174 identified, 77 were @entity174 . @entity1 were predominantly @entity1 (82%) with a mean age of 81 years; 96% had some pre-existing medical comorbidity. The pubic rami were most commonly involved (86%). The median length of stay in the @entity341 was 9.4 hours. Twenty-five @entity1 (32%) were admitted to hospital. Ten @entity1 had surgical stabilization, mostly of the acetabulum. Five @entity1 died in hospital, 4 from pneumonia and 1 from @entity583 . Eight additional @entity1 died within 1 year of injury. At discharge, only 18% lived independently and 16% walked without aids versus 42% and 38%, respectively, before injury. CONCLUSION: @entity174 affect predominantly elderly @entity1 with pre-existing comorbidities. A substantial amount of time and resources in the @entity341 are used during the workup of these @entity1 and while awaiting their disposition from the @entity341 . These injuries are important because they affect independence and seem associated with an increased risk of @entity204 .
