Osteoporotic Fractures of the Pelvic Ring
Steven C Herath1, Markus Alexander Küper1, Benedikt Johannes Braun1
1Klinik für Unfall- und Wiederherstellungschirurgie, Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen, BG Klinik Tübingen, Tübingen, Deutschland.
Abstract:
In the past, pelvic ring fractures were rare injuries that were classically caused by high-energy trauma. However, due to demographic change, most pelvic ring fractures today arise on the basis of osteoporosis, usually due to low-energy accidents or without an accident at all. The incidence of pelvic ring fractures has increased significantly in recent decades. Today, predominantly elderly patients are affected. Osteoporosis-related pelvic ring fractures represent a separate entity amongst fractures of the pelvis. Their treatment differs significantly from high-energy pelvic fractures, especially regarding the indication for surgical intervention and the necessary medical infrastructure. The present work provides an overview of the specifics of diagnostics, classification and treatment of osteoporosis-related pelvic ring fractures.
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