Table 2

Injury patterns and environment at the time of injury (values in bold indicate stastistical significance)

Pelvic injuryMounted (n=126)Dismounted (n=199)P values
Pubic symphysis disruption42 (33%)137 (69%) 0.0001
Sacroiliac joint disruption42 (33%)143 (72%) 0.0001
Pubic ramus fracture66 (52%)72 (36%) 0.0056
Sacral fracture40 (32%)68 (43%)0.7173
Spinal fracture58 (46%)40 (20%) 0.0001
Acetabular fracture40 (32%)58 (29%)0.6221
Traumatic amputation33 (26%)152 (76%) 0.0001