Increase in Osteoporotic U-Type Sacral Fractures: Role of the Transiliac-Transsacral Screw Versus Lumbopelvic Fixation. (October 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Wright, Raymond D.; Cassidy, R. Carter; Kark, Jonathan
• Is Part Of: Journal of orthopaedic trauma. Volume 35(2021)Supplement 5
• Publication Date: 2021-10
• Subjects: lumbopelvic dissociation -- spinopelvic dissociation -- insufficiency fracture -- osteoporotic -- lumbosacral junction -- sacral fracture -- iliosacral screw; Orthopedics -- Periodicals; Wounds and injuries -- Periodicals; Orthopedics -- Periodicals; Wounds and Injuries -- therapy -- Periodicals; Periodicals; 617.47044
• DOI: 10.1097/BOT.0000000000002229
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0890-5339

Abstract

Abstract : Summary: 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.