Trauma complications significantly increase hospitalization costs for patients.

An analysis of 48,032 trauma patients revealed that 22% experienced complications, leading to a 1.32-fold increase in hospitalization costs. The study identified specific groups at higher risk, such as elderly women with pelvic trauma being more prone to thrombosis and younger men facing respiratory insufficiency from head injuries. Complications like pneumonia and surgical site infections were also linked to distinct injury patterns, highlighting the need for improved management strategies.