Fragility Fractures of the Pelvis: New Approaches to Classification and Management

Purpose of Review The purpose of the present article is to review the new approaches to classification and management of fragility fractures of pelvis. Recent Findings Fragility fractures of the pelvis (FFPs) account for approximately 7% of fragility fractures and are increasing in incidence due to...

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Published in:Current radiology reports (Philadelphia, PA ) PA ), 2017-12, Vol.5 (12), p.1-10, Article 65
Main Authors: Gupta, Pushpender, Lenchik, Leon, Bawa, Pritish, Wuertzer, Scott D.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
AGED ADULTS
Biocompatibility
Biomedical materials
Classification
COMPUTERIZED TOMOGRAPHY
DIAGNOSIS
Disruption
Fractures
Fragility
Geriatrics
Geriatrics (G Guglielmi
Imaging
Life expectancy
LIGAMENTS
Management
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
NMR IMAGING
OSTEOPOROSIS
PATIENTS
PELVIS
Radiology
RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE
Section Editor
SKELETON
Stability
Trauma
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Summary:Purpose of Review The purpose of the present article is to review the new approaches to classification and management of fragility fractures of pelvis. Recent Findings Fragility fractures of the pelvis (FFPs) account for approximately 7% of fragility fractures and are increasing in incidence due to the aging population, an increase in life expectancy, and a more active life-style. The FFPs are characterized by isolated bone disruption and are generally more stable than high-energy pelvic ring fractures due to intact ligaments. Due to differences in the degrees of instability, the traditional classification systems (Tile or Young and Burgess) for acute pelvic ring injuries from high-energy trauma may not be applicable to FFPs. Through a classification system based on fracture location and the degree of instability, FFPs can be appropriately managed with either conservative treatment or surgery. Summary Fragility fractures occur in patients with primary or secondary osteoporosis from low-energy trauma or no known trauma. FFPs are different from high-energy pelvic fractures in the degree of instability and the approach to fracture management. Diagnosis of FFPs requires a high index of suspicion and the early use of CT or MRI to prevent long-term complications.
ISSN:2167-4825
2167-4825
DOI:10.1007/s40134-017-0259-z