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A pelvic fracture is a break in one or more of your bones that connect your spine to your hips. Learn more about the treatment options for pelvic fractures.
In most cases, a minor pelvic fracture (hairline or stress fracture) should resolve on its own within a few months, without the need for surgery or other procedures. Treatment typically...
Treatment for a pelvic fracture varies depending on the severity of the injury. While lower-energy fractures can often be managed with conservative (nonsurgical) care, treatment for high-energy pelvic fractures usually involves surgery to reconstruct the pelvis and restore stability so that patients can resume their daily activities.
Treatment of a broken pelvis depends on whether it’s a stable or unstable fracture. Stable fractures will usually heal on their own and won’t require surgery.
The treatment approach for a pelvic fracture may differ for older adults due to the type of fracture, its cause, and a person’s overall health and mobility.
Treatment. Some pelvis fractures can heal without surgery. For more severe fractures, you might need screws or plates in your pelvis. After surgery, you might need to rest in bed or use a wheelchair before you can walk again. Figure 4: X-ray of a pelvis that has been fixed with a plate in the front at the pubic bones.
Treatment for hip fracture usually involves a combination of prompt surgical repair, rehabilitation, and medication to manage pain and to prevent blood clots and infection. Surgery.