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A randomised interventional parallel study to evaluate the effect of different frequencies of pelvic floor muscle exercises with core stabilisation using three-dimensional ultrasound: the PELSTAB study
Introduction and hypothesisThe primary objective was to compare high- and low-frequency pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) with the impact on...
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Perioperative outcome of minimally invasive stabilisation of bilateral fragility fractures of the sacrum: a comparative study of bisegmental transsacral stabilisation versus spinopelvic fixation
PurposePelvic fragility fractures have steadily risen over the past decades. The primary treatment goal is the fastest possible mobilisation. If...
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Arterial angioembolisation versus pre-peritoneal pelvic packing in haemodynamically unstable patients with complex pelvic fractures: a meta-analysis
IntroductionAngioembolisation (AE) and/or pre-peritoneal pelvic packing (PPP) may be necessary for patients with complex pelvic fractures who are...
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Comparison of T-POD and SAM Pelvic Sling II and the influence of attachment level in the initial management of unstable pelvic type C injuries – a cadaveric study
BackgroundType C pelvic fractures (AO/OTA) are severe injuries that frequently lead to bleeding and hemodynamic instability. Pelvic binders play a...
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The pelvic vascular injury score (P-VIS): a prehospital instrument to detect significant vascular injury in pelvic fractures
PurposeThe purpose of this study was to identify predictive factors for peri-pelvic vascular injury in patients with pelvic fractures and to...
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Equestrian-Related Pelvic Trauma in Women of Childbearing Age — a Review of the Experience of a National Pelvic & Acetabular Referral Centre
Equestrian sport in Ireland is an extremely popular sport undertaken by many and considered by most to be a relatively safe pursuit. The aim of this...
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Causes and associations with mortality in patients with pelvic ring injuries with haemorrhagic shock
BackgroundHigh energy pelvic ring injuries are associated with significant morbidity and mortality and can be accompanied by haemorrhagic shock...
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Effect of Internet combined with pelvic floor muscle training on postpartum urinary incontinence
Introduction and hypothesisUrinary incontinence is one of the most common complications associated with parturition or child delivery. The Internet...
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The relation between surgical approaches for pelvic ring and acetabular fractures and postoperative complications: a systematic review
IntroductionAlthough many articles report complications after pelvic ring and acetabular fracture surgery, a general overview of complication rates...
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Beyond type III Paprosky acetabular defects: are partial pelvic replacements with iliosacral fixation successful?
PurposeSupra-acetabular bone loss close beyond the sciatic notch is one of the most challenging defect types for stable anatomical reconstruction in...
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Is unrestricted weight bearing immediately after fixation of rotationally unstable pelvic fractures safe?
IntroductionRotationally unstable pelvic fractures treated with surgical fixation have traditionally been treated with restricted weight bearing on...
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Does sequential examination under anaesthesia provide a reliable method to determine a management plan for unstable lateral compression pelvic ring injuries? a prospective study
PurposeTo assess the reliability of sequential examination under anaesthesia (EUA) to determine pelvic instability and to evaluate radiological and...
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Focusing on individual morphological fracture characteristics of pelvic ring fractures in elderly patients can support clinical decision making
IntroductionPelvic ring fractures in the elderly are often caused by minor trauma. Treatment of these patients is currently based on fracture...
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Functional outcome of unstable pelvic fractures treated in a level III hospital in a develo** country: a 10-year prospective observational study
BackgroundUnstable pelvic fractures are severe and life-threatening injuries with high morbi-mortality rates. Management of these fractures is a...
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Missed injuries in trauma patients: the value of a diagnostic thoracotomy or thoracoscopy during surgical stabilisation of rib fractures
PurposeOver the last decade Surgical Stabilisation of Rib Fractures (SSFR) gained popularity in our hospital. With increased numbers, we noted that...
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A retrospective analysis of minimally invasive internal fixation versus nonoperative conservative management of pelvic ring fragility fractures and the elderly
ObjectiveWe aimed to investigate the adoption of treatment patterns for hip fractures combined with minimally invasive surgical treatment of...
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The role of anterior supra-acetabular external fixator as definitive treatment for anterior ring fixation in unstable pelvic fractures
PurposeManagement of anterior ring injuries is still a matter of discussion, and there are only few studies reporting anterior external fixator as...
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Posterior pelvic ring involvement detected with CT taken within a week of admission in acute fragility fractures of the pelvis (FFP) does not predict failure of conservative treatment: a retrospective cohort study
BackgroundAcute low energy pubic rami fractures in the elderly receive primarily conservative treatment. There is debate to what extent posterior...
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Deep infection following reconstruction of pelvic fractures: prevalence, characteristics, and predisposing risk factors
PurposeTo identify the incidence, risk factors, and treatment course of patients who developed deep infection following fixation of pelvic fractures.
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Pelvic antropometric measurement in 3D CT for placement of two unilateral iliosacral S1 - 7.3 mm screws
PurposeStability of the dorsal pelvic ring is important for patient mobilisation and can be restored using several surgical procedures after...
