Pelvic fractures due to falls from a height in people with mental disorders

Injury. 2008 Aug;39(8):881-8. doi: 10.1016/j.injury.2008.03.012. Epub 2008 Jul 9.

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.

MeSH terms

  • Accidental Falls / prevention & control
  • Accidental Falls / statistics & numerical data*
  • Adult
  • Female
  • Fractures, Bone / epidemiology
  • Fractures, Bone / mortality
  • Fractures, Bone / psychology*
  • Humans
  • Injury Severity Score
  • Male
  • Mental Disorders / complications*
  • Middle Aged
  • Pelvic Bones / injuries*
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Risk Factors
  • Taiwan / epidemiology