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ArticleGeriatric orthopaedic surgery & rehabilitation2021

Low-Energy Pelvic Ring Fractures: A Care Conundrum.

Bailey R Abernathy, Lisa K Schroder, Deborah C Bohn, Julie A Switzer

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Article in Geriatric orthopaedic surgery & rehabilitation, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 10 papers.

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  4. Risk Factors for Readmission Following Elderly Low Energy Pelvis Fractures.Geriatric orthopaedic surgery & rehabilitation · 2025
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  6. Exploring the collaborative care of patients with pelvic fractures in Tshwane, South Africa.South African family practice : official journal of the South African Academy of Family Practice/Primary Care · 2023
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  10. Epidemiology and economic burden of fragility fractures in Austria.Osteoporosis international : a journal established as result of cooperation between the European Foundation for Osteoporosis and the National Osteoporosis Foundation of the USA · 2022
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4 authors.

Bailey R AbernathyUniversity of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN, USA.
Lisa K SchroderDepartment of Orthopedics, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA.
Deborah C BohnDepartment of Orthopedics, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA.
Julie A SwitzerDepartment of Orthopedics, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4834-1643

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionA need exists for improved care pathways for patients experiencing low-energy pelvic ring fractures. A review of the current literature was performed to understand the typical patient care and post-acute rehabilitation pathway within the US healthcare system. We also sought to summarize reported clinical outcomes worldwide.

resultsDirect admission of some patients to post-acute care facilities has shown promise with decreased cost, improved patient outcomes, and increased patient satisfaction. Secondary fracture prevention programs may also improve outcomes for this patient population.

conclusionsPost-acute care innovation and secondary fracture prevention should be prioritized in the low-energy pelvic fragility fracture patient population. To demonstrate the effect and feasibility of these improved care pathways, further studies are necessary.

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fragility fracturesgeriatric orthopedic traumalow-energy fracturenonoperative managementosteoporosispelvic ring fracturesystems of care

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PMCPMC7890705

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