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Pelvic Fracture

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The life span in industrialized countries is longer than ever before. These elders are living a more active lifestyle increasing their likelihood of injury. Trauma represents the fifth leading cause of death of the elderly. Pelvic fracture is present in 3–8 % of skeletal injuries. In the older population, pelvic fracture can occur not only from high-energy mechanisms commonly seen in young people but also from low-energy mechanisms. Fractures associated with low-energy injury mechanisms are known as fragility fractures and are frequently associated with osteoporosis.

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  1. Program in Trauma University of Maryland Medical Center R A Cowley Shock Trauma Center, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA

    Sharon Henry MD

  2. Hofstra School of Medicine, Medical Director for Surgical and Perioperative Services, Southside Hospital/Northwell Health, Baltimore, New York, USA

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  1. Department of Surgery, Stritch School of Medicine Loyola University of Chicago Edward Hines, Jr. Veterans Administration Medical Center, Maywood, Illinois, USA

    Fred A. Luchette

  2. Professor of Surgery, Hofstra School of Medicine Medical Director for Surgical and Perioperative Services, Southside Hospital/Northwell Health, Bay Shore, New York, USA

    Jay A. Yelon

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Henry, S., Yelon, J.A. (2017). Pelvic Fracture. In: Luchette, F., Yelon, J. (eds) Geriatric Trauma and Critical Care. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-48687-1_29

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