Surgery or no surgery? new study aims to settle pelvic fracture debate in seniors
NCT ID NCT07608107
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether surgery improves walking in older adults with pelvic ring fractures. Researchers will compare walking patterns and hospital outcomes between those who get surgery and those who don't. The goal is to see if surgery leads to better recovery and quality of life.
What this could mean
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Active substance
surgical fixation
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that surgery helps elderly patients with pelvic fractures walk better and recover faster.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 50 participants. It may not prove that surgery is better than non-surgical care for all patients.
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Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
RECRUITINGPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, 19103, United States
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