Table 2. Iliosacral fixation (ISF) vs. lumbopelvic fixation (LPF).
| Variables | ISF | LPF | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| No. patients | 8 | 8 | |
| Age (years) | 54.5 | 38.5 | 0.13 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 26.9 | 21.5 | 0.03 |
| Roy-Camille classification (mean) | 1.5 | 2.1 | 0.053 |
| EBL (mL) | 371 | 325 | 0.83 |
| Surgical time (min) | 89 | 326 | 0.0017 |
| ICU stay required | 3 | 2 | 1.00 |
| Length of hospital stay (days) | 17.4 | 19.6 | 0.74 |
| SNF placement | 7 | 2 | 0.04 |
| Complications | |||
| Non-union | 1 | 0 | |
| Persistent urinary dysfunction | 0 | 1 | |
| Wound infections | 0 | 1 | |
| Broken hardware | 0 | 1 | |
| DVT | 1 | 0 |
SNF, skilled nursing facility; DVT, deep vein thrombosis.