Definition The coccyx fracture is a fracture of the coccygeal bone. The Os coccygis is the lowest bone of the spine and consists of 3-5 vertebral body parts. However, these vertebral bodies have become bony together through a synostosis (= fusion of two bones). The coccyx is the starting point for some muscles and ligaments … Coccyx fracture
Therapy The coccyx fracture is usually treated conservatively (i.e. not surgically but by preserving the tissue of the injured organ). Analgesics (painkillers) can be taken to relieve pain and inhibit inflammation. Since the pain is provoked by pressure on the coccyx, a ring cushion is helpful when sitting to relieve the pain. To reduce the … Therapy | Coccyx fracture
Consequences The consequences of a coccyx fracture are very different for each patient. In general, it depends on how severely the coccyx (Os coccygis) was fractured and whether the patient was treated correctly after the fracture. If a patient has broken her coccyx during birth, it is often only slightly damaged. In this case, the … Consequences | Coccyx fracture
When can I do sports again after a coccyx fracture? When a patient is allowed to do sports again after a coccyx fracture depends very much on how young the patient is and how good the healing process of the coccyx is. In general, the patient should only start doing sports again when he or … When can I do sports again after a coccyx fracture? | Coccyx fracture
Introduction An ischial fracture describes the fracture of the ischium (lat. Os ischii) in one or more places. The fractures are divided into upper and lower ischial fractures, as well as stable and unstable fractures. In the stable fracture, there is usually only a fracture at one location and there are no displaced fragments, in … Ischial fracture
Diagnosis Most ischial fractures show up in the X-ray image as fracture lines or displaced bone fragments. If there is a suspected injury to internal organs of the abdomen or pelvis, a CT or MRI scan may also be necessary to safely find and treat the injury. A urinalysis and cystoscopy are indicative of an … Diagnosis | Ischial fracture
Duration How long it takes for the fracture of the ischium to heal completely cannot be said in general. Among the factors that speak in favor of a rather fast healing are a light and uncomplicated injury pattern, the young age of the patient and a physiotherapy that is started early and consistently carried out. … Duration | Ischial fracture
Introduction The pelvic ring fracture refers to a fracture of the bone that interrupts the integrity of the so-called pelvic ring. The term “pelvic ring” (Cingulum membri pelvini) is derived from a cross-sectional view of the pelvis in which the pelvic bones are contiguous and arranged in a ring shape. The pelvic ring represents the … Pelvic ring fracture
Diagnosis The diagnosis of a pelvic ring fracture is made classically by anamnesis, physical examination and imaging. In the anamnesis, the doctor asks about the course of the accident, the symptoms and accompanying current restrictions. Also of interest are existing underlying diseases that can affect bone stability, for example whether osteoporosis or bone tumours are … Diagnosis | Pelvic ring fracture
Forecast The prognosis of a pelvic ring fracture depends on the severity of the fracture and especially on the concomitant injuries. With adequate treatment, pelvic ring fractures generally have a very good prognosis. Type A fractures usually heal completely and without consequences, and type B and C fractures, i.e. unstable fractures, also have a good … Forecast | Pelvic ring fracture
Introduction A sacral fracture is the bony fracture of the sacrum, which is also called the os sacrum. Isolated sacral fractures occur rather rarely (about 10% of cases). Much more often they occur as a result of severe trauma in combination with other injuries. Sacral fractures belong to the group of pelvic fractures and usually … Sacral Fracture
Classification by Tile and Denis Basically, sacral fractures are classified according to Denis, but because they belong to the category of pelvic injuries, they can also be classified according to the general criteria of a pelvic ring injury. Pelvic ring injuries are classified according to tile and differentiate the severity of the instability of the … Classification by Tile and Denis | Sacral Fracture
