Citation

Fang JF, Shih LY, Lin BC, Hsu YP. Injury 2008; 39(8): 881-888.

Affiliation

Trauma and Critical Care Centre, Chang-Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang-Gung University, Kweishan, Taoyuan 333, Taiwan.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2008, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.injury.2008.03.012

PMID

18617168

Abstract

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.

Language: en