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Table 2 Distribution of specific fracture characteristics in the study population

From: Focusing on individual morphological fracture characteristics of pelvic ring fractures in elderly patients can support clinical decision making

Fracture characteristics

(n = 548)

Dorsal fracture

 no

93 (17.0%)

 unilateral

339 (61.9%)

 bilateral

116 (21.2%)

Ventral fracture

 no

45 (8.2%)

 unilateral

439 (80.1%)

 bilateral

64 (11.7%)

Comminuted/dislocated ventral fracture

 no

347 (63.3%)

 yes

201 (36.7%)

Horizontal sacral fracture

 no

443 (80.8%)

 yes

105 (19.2%)