Loss of Ambulatory Independence Following Low-Energy Pelvic Ring Fractures
Introduction: Lateral compression type 1 (LC1) pelvic ring fractures make up 63% of all pelvic ring injuries. This fracture pattern is typically seen in older patients. The purpose of this study is to assess the ambulatory status of individuals sustaining LC1 fractures at long-term follow-up and wha...
Main Authors: | David N. Kugelman MD, Nina Fisher MD, Sanjit R. Konda MD, Kenneth A. Egol MD |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2019-09-01
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Series: | Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/2151459319878101 |
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