Introduction: Injuries of the lower extremities are known to be associated with negative long term outcome. In this analysis, we aimed to analyze the quality of life and the dynamics in multiply injures patients sustained injuries of lower extremities. Material and methods: A standardized SF (Short Form) 12 questionnaire was administered to multiply injured patients at least 10 years (time point 1) and 20 years (time point 2) after trauma. Using this score, we could calculate the ''Physical Health Score'' (PHS) and ''Mental Health Score'' (MHS). Following anatomical regions were distinguished: Pelvis (Acetabulum ? proximal femur), femoral shaft, knee joint (distal femur ? proximal tibia), tibia shaft and foot injuries. Results: In total 299 patients completed the SF 12 questionnaire at both time points. Demographic parameters of patients with lower extremity trauma (n = 87) were as follows: male (n = 70) 80%, ISS mean 21 ± 9.6 points; age 26 ± 12.1 years at time of injury, mean follow up (time point I) 18 years and (time point II) 28 years. Only patiens with pelvic injuries have shown a significant decrease of the PHS over the observation period (20 years: 44,6 points) and (30 years 37,7 points) (p = 0.025). There were no changes in quality of life in patients with femoral shaft, knee joint, tibia shaft and foot injuries during the observation period.
Conclusion:We did not find any worsening of quality of life in patient with lower extremity trauma in our cohorts. Only patients sustained pelvic injuries were associated with significant reduction of the PHS at long term follow up. References: Disclosure: No significant relationships.