| Autor: |
Aigner R; Center for Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Giessen and Marburg GmbH, 35043 Marburg, Germany., Föhr J; Center for Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Giessen and Marburg GmbH, 35043 Marburg, Germany., Lenz J; Center for Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Giessen and Marburg GmbH, 35043 Marburg, Germany., Knauf T; Center for Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Giessen and Marburg GmbH, 35043 Marburg, Germany., Bäumlein M; Center for Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Giessen and Marburg GmbH, 35043 Marburg, Germany., Ruchholtz S; Center for Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Giessen and Marburg GmbH, 35043 Marburg, Germany., Oberkircher L; Center for Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Giessen and Marburg GmbH, 35043 Marburg, Germany.; Department for Trauma Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery and Arthroplasty, Medizin Campus Bodensee, 88048 Friedrichshafen, Germany., Hack J; Center for Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Giessen and Marburg GmbH, 35043 Marburg, Germany. |
| Abstrakt: |
The aim of this study was to compare the outcome of cemented sacroiliac screw fixation to that of conservative treatment in nondisplaced fragility fractures of the sacrum during a 12-month follow-up. Therefore, matched-pair analysis including 40 patients from a previously performed prospective observational study was conducted. Pain was assessed using the visual analogue scale (VAS), functional capabilities and mobility were assessed using the Barthel index, and health-related quality of life (HRQL) was assessed using the EQ-5D questionnaire at 6 weeks, 6 months, and 12 months after the fracture, respectively. No significant differences between the two groups were seen regarding pain. In the operative group, a significantly improved Barthel index was observed after 6 months. A significantly higher HRQL was identified after 6 weeks in the operative group. Their mobility was comparable between the two groups before the fracture; after 6 weeks, mobility was significantly improved in the operative group. After 12 months, no significant differences were found regarding the functional outcome, HRQL or mobility. The 1-year mortality rate was 25% in the conservative group versus 5% in the operative group (not statistically significant). The present study revealed favorable short-term outcomes concerning the functional outcome, HRQL and mobility after sacroiliac screw fixation. After 12 months, the outcomes were similar to those of the patients managed conservatively. |
