Operative management of fragility fractures of the pelvis – a systematic review
Abstract Background The incidence of osteoporotic pelvic fractures in elderly patient is rising. This brings an increasing burden on health and social care systems as these injuries often lead to prolonged hospital admissions, loss of independence, morbidity and mortality. Some centres now advocate...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-08-01
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Series: | BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-021-04579-w |