Posterior pelvic ring involvement detected with CT taken within a week of admission in acute fragility fractures of the pelvis (FFP) does not predict failure of conservative treatment: a retrospective cohort study

Posterior pelvic ring involvement detected with CT taken within a week of admission in acute fragility fractures of the pelvis (FFP) does not predict failure of conservative treatment: a retrospective cohort study

Abstract Background Acute low energy pubic rami fractures in the elderly receive primarily conservative treatment. There is debate to what extent posterior ring involvement, which is detected superiorly by CT compared to X-ray, has an impact on outcome and may require modified treatment. We want to...

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Main Authors: Guy Putzeys, Thomas Dekeyser, Patrick Garré, Tim Chesser, Hans Pottel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-04-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Low energy pelvic fractures
Secondary surgery
Secondary displacement
Early CT
Elderly
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-023-06439-1

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-023-06439-1

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