Overview

Status:Enrolling by invitation
Keywords:Prospective , Observational , Cohort Study , Unilateral Sacral Fractures
IRB Number:00059095
Specialty:Trauma Surgery
Sub Specialty:

Brief Summary

 

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

Contact Information

Name:Kirby Corbey
Phone:801-213-3366
Email:kirby.corbey@hsc.utah.edu

Inclusion Criteria

 

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.

 

 

Exclusion Criteria

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