Do You Treat Low Energy Sacral Fractures Surgically?
Complications with nonsurgical management:
- 14-45 day average hospital stay.97,98,99
- 29-61% risk of thromboembolic disorder.100,101
- 14-27% mortaility rate at one year.97,98
Complications with alternative surgical treatment:
- 20% risk of iliosacral screw backout.102
- 32% risk of extravasation in sacroplasty procedures.103