In France, approximately 10,000 pelvic fractures are recorded each year in people over 60, mostly women. These fractures, often linked to osteoporosis, can lead to a decrease in independence and impact life expectancy, similar to hip fractures. Fall prevention is a major factor in reducing these accidents. Advice from Dr. Pomme Jouffroy, surgeon.
Of the 15,000 pelvic fractures, nearly 10,000 affect people over 60. “In two out of three cases, it involves women. These fractures mainly affect frail elderly people,” explains Dr. Pomme Jouffroy, orthopedic surgeon and traumatologist at Saint-Joseph Hospital in Paris.
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