Pelvic fracture surgery: front and back vs. back only
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study compares two surgical approaches for fixing a specific type of pelvic fracture in older adults. It aims to see if operating on both the front and back of the pelvis is better than just the back alone.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 years old or older.
- Your pelvic fracture happened from a low-energy event, like a fall from standing height, or because of weak bones (osteoporosis).
- You have a break in the back part of the pelvis (sacrum) and also a break in the front pelvic ring.
- You do not have any other major injuries or fractures.
- You have not had surgery on your pelvis for a previous fracture.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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