New Delhi: It is daunting enough to imagine undergoing a fracture and the pain that it causes, and then to live the same, with all the inconvenience that comes with it is a nightmare in itself. A fracture means the breaking of the bone. However, have you heard about pelvic fractures? Pelvic fractures can be extremely painful for the person. The pelvis has a sturdy structure, most fractures involving bones in that particular area happen owing to severe trauma or falls in older adults. The pelvis includes hip bones, midline sacrum, and coccyx. But what happens when one undergoes a fracture of this sort?
While interacting with News9Live, Dr Pramod Bhor, Director of Orthopedics and Robotic Joint Replacement Surgeon, Fortis Hospital, Vashi, spoke about what pelvic fractures are. The expert also shared some long-term implications of the same and how to manage it as well.
“Pelvic fractures can be stable or unstable. One with a stable pelvic fracture may suffer from only one break in the pelvic ring, where the broken ends of the bones line up. The patient will heal without any further complications and recover well. When it comes to unstable pelvic fractures, one can experience two or more breaks in the pelvic ring and there can be bleeding, organ damage, and risk of infections that take over 4-5 months to heal,” said Dr Bhor.
The long-term implications of pelvic fracture
Other fatal complications of pelvic fractures are reduced mobility, ongoing pain, and sexual dysfunction that may steal one’s peace of mind and impact one’s quality of life. One with a pelvic fracture should avoid strenuous activities like gymming, lifting heavy weights, driving, standing for a long time, and contact sports.
Management of pelvic fractures
One with a pelvic fracture will require physiotherapy as suggested by the doctor. The patient will be given gait training, taught exercises that build the strength of the muscles around the pelvis, and walking or running on a treadmill to improve cardiovascular fitness. Exercise under the guidance of an expert to avoid further injuries.
Pelvic fractures can be stable or unstable. One with a stable pelvic fracture may suffer from only one break in the pelvic ring, where the broken ends of the bones line up. The patient will heal without any further complications and recover well. Health News Health News: Latest News from Health Care, Mental Health, Weight Loss, Disease, Nutrition, Healthcare
