Burden of pelvis fracture: a population-based study of incidence, hospitalisation and mortality.

The objective of this study was to describe the incidence and consequences of pelvic fractures in a community cohort. The incidence of pelvic fractures increases with age with a protective effect of higher body mass index. Almost 60% of those with a pelvic fracture required an inpatient stay, with a...

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Main Authors: Prieto-Alhambra, D, Avilés, F, Judge, A, Van Staa, T, Nogués, X, Arden, N, Díez-Pérez, A, Cooper, C, Javaid, M
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2012