ArticleJournal of orthopaedic surgery and research2024
Bone cement reinforcement improves the therapeutic effects of screws in elderly patients with pelvic fragility factures.
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- Augmented stabilization of a rare geriatric "open book"-injury, using a cement augmented internal fixator - a case report.Trauma case reports · 2026Article
- Retrospective analysis of the use of orthopedic reduction robots in treating low-energy osteoporotic unstable pelvic fractures in the elderly.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundPelvic fragility fractures in elderly individuals present significant challenges in orthopedic and geriatric medicine due to reduced bone density and increased frailty associated with aging.
methodsThis study involved 150 elderly patients with pelvic fragility fractures. The patients were divided into two groups, the observation group (Observation) and the control group (Control), using a random number table. Artificial intelligence, specifically the Tianji Orthopedic Robot, was employed for surgical assistance. The observation group received bone cement reinforcement along with screw fixation using the robotic system, while the control group received conventional screw fixation alone. Follow-up data were collected for one-year post-treatment.
resultsThe observation group exhibited significantly lower clinical healing time of fractures and reduced bed rest time compared to the control group. Additionally, the observation group experienced less postoperative pain at 1 and 3 months, indicating the benefits of bone cement reinforcement. Moreover, patients in the observation group demonstrated significantly better functional recovery at 1-, 3-, and 6-months post-surgery compared to the control group.
conclusionThe combination of bone cement reinforcement and robotic technology resulted in accelerated fracture healing, reduced bed rest time, and improved postoperative pain relief and functional recovery.
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