Open AccessIncrease in Osteoporotic U-Type Sacral Fractures: Role of the Transiliac-Transsacral Screw Versus Lumbopelvic Fixation
Author(s) -
Raymond D. Wright,
R. Carter Cassidy,
Jonathan Kark
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of orthopaedic trauma
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.221
H-Index - 121
eISSN - 1531-2291
pISSN - 0890-5339
DOI - 10.1097/bot.0000000000002229
Subject(s) - medicine , fixation (population genetics) , population , surgery , dentistry , osteoporosis , physical therapy , orthodontics , environmental health
As the population is increasing in age, so increases the number of osteoporotic fractures. U-shaped sacral fractures can be difficult to diagnose and may be a source of disability in patients when left untreated. Many patients with osteoporotic fractures are of advanced age and may experience rapid medical decline when these fractures cause immobility. We present surgical options for U-shaped sacral fracture management.