Pelvic and Acetabular Fracture in Old People

Overview

It was reported that satisfactory postoperative outcome was difficult to obtain for the pelvic or acetabular fracture in old people. The less invasive surgical method was conducted in this study. Then, the clinical results were compared with the patients treated using traditional methods to assess the less invasive method.

Pelvic or acetabular fractures were caused by high energy trauma, which may lead to poor prognosis for the old. The patients over 60 years were included in this study. The surgical procedure was conducted in two weeks. The less invasive methods involved Stoppa approach and novel plate. The data including surgical time, blood loss and results of follow-up were recorded. The clinical results were compared with the patients treated using traditional methods. Thus, the clinical outcome of Pelvic or acetabular fractures in old man was assessed.

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