Pelvic Fracture Causes & Risks

Causes

In elderly people, pelvic fractures are usually caused by falls—often down stairs.
The worst pelvic fractures, however, are caused by major impacts to the body, such as motorcycle or car accidents, or falls from high places.

Risk Factors

A risk factor is something that increases your chance of getting a disease or condition. The following factors increase your chance of developing pelvic fractures:

History of falls
Osteoporosis
Decreased muscle strength

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