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Primary outcome was any wound complication. BMI was acquired from medical records. WHRp was derived from anteroposterior and lateral computed tomography scout images. BMI and WHRp results were analyzed as continuous and categorical variables. BMI was grouped into high-risk categories of \u226530 and \u226540. WHRp data were grouped utilizing the WHO's high-risk profile for females (>0.85) and males (>0.90). An alternative optimal WHR was also assessed. Covariate analysis included demographic data, Injury Severity Score, mechanism, tobacco use, presence and types of open approach, injury type, associated injuries and comorbidities, failure of fixation, and thromboembolism.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results:<\/jats:title>\n The mean follow-up was 15.9 months. Twenty-four (15%) patients developed wound complications. Increasing BMI (P<\/jats:italic> < 0.007) and WHRp (P<\/jats:italic> < 0.001) as continuous variables and female sex (P<\/jats:italic> < 0.009) were associated with wound complications. Applying unadjusted continuous data to a receiver operating characteristic curve revealed a greater area under the curve for WHRp than for BMI (P<\/jats:italic> < 0.001). The optimal predictive WHRp was \u22651.0 (P<\/jats:italic> < 0.001, odds ratio 43.11). The receiver operating characteristic curve from adjusted data demonstrated a greater area under the curve for WHRp \u22651.0 (0.93) compared with BMI \u226530 (0.78) or \u226540 (0.75) and WHO WHRp (0.82). Computed tomography generated WHRp demonstrated excellent interrater reliability (0.99).<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusion:<\/jats:title>\n The WHRp of \u22651.0 was more predictive than BMI of wound complications after operative treatment of pelvis and acetabulum fractures. 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