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
