Is unrestricted weight bearing immediately after fixation of rotationally unstable pelvic fractures safe?

Is unrestricted weight bearing immediately after fixation of rotationally unstable pelvic fractures safe?

Abstract Introduction Rotationally unstable pelvic fractures treated with surgical fixation have traditionally been treated with restricted weight bearing on the affected side for 6–8 weeks post operatively. We have been developing pelvic fixation standards to allow for unrestricted weight bearing i...

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Main Authors: William E. C. Poole, David W. Neilly, Mark S. Rickman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-04-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Pelvic trauma
Early weight bearing
Pelvic fixation
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-022-05299-5

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