Status:Enrolling by invitation
Keywords:Prospective
, Observational
, Cohort Study
, Unilateral Sacral Fractures
IRB Number:00059095
Specialty:Trauma Surgery
Sub Specialty:
The purpose of this study is to define the patient-based and radiographic outcomes of sacral fractures based on injury pattern, fracture displacement, and treated method. The prospective evaluation will gather specific data points on mechanism of injury, displacements, position at union, and disease specific and general health outcomes.
Principle Investigator: Erik Kubiak
Principle Department: Orthopedic Surgery
Co Investigator: Erik Kubiak
Name:Kirby Corbey
Phone:801-213-3366
Email:kirby.corbey@hsc.utah.edu
Patients with unilateral sacral fractures.
Patients 18 to 80 years of age.
Patients able to be operated on by selected surgeons at the participating centers.
Patients unable to comply with outcome measures
Incarcerated patients
Patients with APC injuries
Patients with symphysis dislocations or Zone 3 sacral fractures
Patients unable to comply with follow-up