Quality of Life and Functional Outcome Following Acetabulum Fractures
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Evaluation of Quality of Life, Functional Outcome and Incidence of Sexual Dysfunction in Patients Following Acetabulum Fracture Reconstruction.
IRAS ID
333615
Contact name
Peter V Giannoudis
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
University of Leeds
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 5 months, 7 days
Research summary
Acetabular fractures account for approximately 3% of fractures (incidence:3.0/100,000). Injury mechanism is often related to patient age and sex, with males mostly affected. Within young populations, motor-vehicle accidents are the commonest cause of these complex fractures; in contrast, low-energy falls are the commonest cause in the elderly. Regardless of the mechanism of injury, the literature has demonstrated acetabular fractures may have unfavourable outcomes on quality of life (QoL), with an 85% mortality rate in the elderly.
Whilst studies exist assessing pelvic/femoral fractures, and return-to-sport, it is imperative to recognise that although anatomically connected, the acetabulum is a separate entity with different requirements for rehabilitation post-injury.
Despite this, researchers have only recently begun to explore physical outcomes of these fractures. There is a paucity of data specifically assessing sexual/urinary outcomes, pain and disability, which are arguably the key factors affecting physical and mental QoL. Being able to calculate complication incidence and impact on patients and their families’ lives may change rehabilitation strategies and reduce NHS burden.
REC name
HSC REC B
REC reference
23/NI/0163
Date of REC Opinion
22 Dec 2023
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion