TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2008//
TI  - Pelvic fractures due to falls from a height in people with mental disorders
JO  - Injury
A1  - Fang, Jen-Feng
A1  - Shih, Lih-Yuann
A1  - Lin, Being-Chuan
A1  - Hsu, Yu-Pao
SP  - 881
EP  - 888
VL  - 39
IS  - 8
N2  - 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.  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0020-1383
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.injury.2008.03.012
ID  - ref1
ER  -