Pelvic ring injury in the elderly: Fragile patients with substantial mortality rates and long-term physical impairment.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pelvic ring injuries in the elderly often occur after low-energy accidents. They may result in prolonged immobilization, complications and an intense rehabilitation process. The aim of this study was to assess mortality, physical functioning and quality of life (QoL) in elderly patients with pelvic ring injuries.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was performed including all elderly patients (≥ 65 years) admitted for a pelvic ring injury between 2007-2016. Mortality and survival were evaluated and patient reported outcome measures (PROMs) were used to assess physical functioning (SMFA) and QoL (EQ-5D). These were compared to age-matched normative data from the general Dutch population.

Results

A total of 153 patients, with a mean age of 79 years (SD 8) at the

SUBMITTER: Banierink H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6538139 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature