BACKGROUND: Pelvic fracture resulting from a fall, is a serious condition with morbidity and mortality that are higher among people with mental disorders. METHODS: A retrospective study of fall pelvic fractures 1999-2006, comparing clinical features of cases with and without mental disorders. RESULTS: Of 248 participants, 69 had comorbid mental disorder, sustained worse injuries requiring more treatment, and displayed injury recidivism. CONCLUSION: A strategy of injury prevention is vital in the subsequent management of these patients.
BACKGROUND: Pelvic fracture resulting from a fall, is a serious condition with morbidity and mortality that are higher among people with mental disorders. METHODS: A retrospective study of fall pelvic fractures 1999-2006, comparing clinical features of cases with and without mental disorders. RESULTS: Of 248 participants, 69 had comorbid mental disorder, sustained worse injuries requiring more treatment, and displayed injury recidivism. CONCLUSION: A strategy of injury prevention is vital in the subsequent management of these patients.
Authors: Christoph Nau; Maximilian Leiblein; René D Verboket; Jason A Hörauf; Ramona Sturm; Ingo Marzi; Philipp Störmann Journal: J Clin Med Date: 2021-05-25 Impact factor: 4.241