SynthesisActa bio-medica : Atenei Parmensis2021
Early weight bearing in acetabular and pelvic fractures.
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- Pooled it
- Acute total hip replacement of acetabular fractures with cementless modular revision cups in patients older than 55 years: a retrospective cohort study.European journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society · 2025Article
- Permissive Weight-Bearing after Fixation of Displaced Acetabular Fractures: A Case Series Study.Clinics in orthopedic surgery · 2025Article
- Early weight-bearing after acetabular fractures in the older patient: a systematic review.EFORT open reviews · 2025Article
- Functional results of surgically treated paediatric pelvic fractures are as good as conservatively treated ones: retrospective evaluation of 64 patients.European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie · 2025Article
- The use of a curved internal fixation device in adult pelvic Fractures: Short-Term clinical outcomes in high and low energy fractures.Journal of clinical orthopaedics and trauma · 2025Article
- Rehabilitation Protocols for Surgically Treated Acetabular Fractures in Older Adults: Current Practices and Outcomes.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
- Rehabilitation after pelvic fragility fracture in older adults: a scoping review.Osteoporosis international : a journal established as result of cooperation between the European Foundation for Osteoporosis and the National Osteoporosis Foundation of the USA · 2025Article
- Weight-Bearing Versus Non-Weight-Bearing After Ankle Fracture: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Patient-Reported Outcome.Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Doctor, When Should I Start Walking? Revisiting Postoperative Rehabilitation and Weight-Bearing Protocols in Operatively Treated Acetabular Fractures: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Review
- Weight-bearing Guidelines for Common Geriatric Upper and Lower Extremity Fractures.Current osteoporosis reports · 2023Review
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7 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
background and aim of the workThe incidence of pelvic and acetabular fractures is increasing during the years, counting 37 pelvic fractures per 100000 people annually. No weight bearing or toe touch weight bearing are usually chosen in the initial management to allow fracture and ligamentous healing and avoid fracture displacement and fixation failure. On the other hand, early weight bearing may stimulate fracture healing and allow prompt functional recovery, faster return to work and recreational activities and reduce complications linked to late rehabilitation. Aim of the study is to review the literature about weight bearing indications for pelvic and acetabular fractures to highlight clinical and biomechanical evidence supporting early weight bearing.
methodsTwo independent reviewers independently extracted studies on early weight bearing of pelvic and acetabular fractures. All selected studies were screened independently based on title and abstract. Then the full text of any article that either judged potentially eligible was acquired and reviewed again. Any disagreement was resolved by discussing the full text manuscripts.
results44 studies including reviews, meta-analysis, clinical and biomechanical studies were selected.
conclusionsDespite biomechanical data, few clinical evidences can be found to support early weight bearing in pelvic and especially acetabular fractures treatment. The promising results of some clinical experiences, however, should direct further studies to clearly define the indications and limits of early weight bearing in these injuries. Recognizing intrinsic lesion stability and bone and fixation technique quality, together with patient age and compliance, should be the mainstay for post-operative management choice.
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