Evaluation and management of low-energy pelvic ring fractures in elderly patients: a narrative review

The incidence of pelvic ring fractures has shown a steady increase in elderly patients that has been caused by a rapidly aging population and increased life expectancy. Many of these injuries result from a low-energy mechanism such as a fall from standing height. Classification systems such as the Young and Burgess and Tile classifications commonly are used to describe these fractures. One of the major distinctions to be made is whether the fracture pattern is stable or unstable in order to determine treatment. The goal of treatment is to restore patients back to their preinjury level of function. Mortality rate has previously been shown to be high in these injuries (20% at 30 days).

Source: Current Orthopaedic Practice - September 1, 2021 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Special Focus: Practice Perspectives Source Type: research