Fragility Fractures of the Pelvis

Essential resource for physicians diagnosing and treating pelvic fractures in the elderly

First key reference to exclusively focus on fragility fractures of the pelvis

Illustrations offering step-by-step guidance on surgical techniques

Autorentext

Professor Pol M. Rommens and Professor Alexander Hofmann are well-known and respected pelvic and acetabular surgeons. They have published numerous papers on the treatment and outcome of pelvic fractures, and developed a comprehensive classification of fragility fractures of the pelvis, combined with recommendations for treatment.

Inhalt

Section 1: General considerations.- Section 2: Clinical aspects.- Section 3: Classification .- Section 4: Treatment of fragility fractures of the pelvis.- Section 5: Stabilization techniques for the posterior pelvic ring.- Section 6: Stabilization techniques for the anterior pelvic ring.