Fragility fractures of the pelvis in elderly patients
Conditions
Interventions
No interventions with regards to patient care will be performed in this study. Outcome will be measured via questionnaires that are completed by treating physicians and patients.
Sponsors
Noordwest Ziekenhuisgroep, Department of Surgery
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - Patients admitted to the ED with a (suspected) pubic rami fracture - Aged = 65 years old - Sustaining a low-impact injury - Able to provide a written informed consent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - High Energetic Trauma (HET) patients - Insufficient understanding of the Dutch language
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Percentage of change in treatment strategy based on the pelvic CT-scanning (operative intervention, admission, outpatient clinical follow-up, change in mobilisation policy) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| - Additional fractures found on pelvic CT-imaging (number of posterior ring fractures, additional ramus fractures, occult acetabular fractures). - Sensitivity/specificity of physical examination - Mortality, complications during the 3 month’s follow-up - Number of operative interventions - Mobility during the follow-up period (day 1,7,28 and 90) - Institutionalizations (number of patient temporary or definitive admission to rehabilitation clinics or nursing homes post-hospital discharge) - Pain scores (NRS) (during mobilization and rest) and analgesic use (after day 1, 7, 28 and 90) - Quality of Life (EQ-5D) (day 1, 7, 28 and 90) | — |
Contacts
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Noordwest Ziekenhuisgroep, dept. of Surgery
Outcome results
None listed