Table 2 Comparison between patients in groups I and II concerning the injury pattern of severe injuries (AIS ≥3)
| X-ray followed by WB-MSCT (group I) | Initial WB-MSCT without X-ray (group II) | |
|---|---|---|
| AIShead (p < 0.05) | 55.1% n = 2,220 | 57.7 % n = 2,338 |
| AISthorax (p = 0.501) | 63.5% n = 2,558 | 64.2 % n = 2,603 |
| AISabdomen (p < 0.05) | 23.4% n = 944 | 21.6% n = 877 |
| AISextremities (p < 0.01) | 41.4% n = 1,667 | 38.1% n = 1,543 |