How long does it take to get out of bed with a fractured pelvis

  Fracture healing is a longer process, and the pelvis, as the bone of the spine connecting the lower extremities, is usually more violent with fractures, requiring patients to be bedridden for about 6 weeks before they can gradually get out of bed. However, the prerequisite is that a pelvic x-ray review must first be performed to determine that the fracture line is blurred or even gone.  The time to get out of bed for a pelvic fracture depends on the healing process and the extent of the fracture. Since most pelvic bones are cancellous, the healing process is relatively fast and the patient can be out of bed with the protection of a walker in about 6 weeks. However, it is important to monitor the healing of the fracture in conjunction with X-rays and CT beforehand to avoid premature dislocation of the fractured end. In addition, the degree of pelvic fracture may also affect the time to get out of bed. If the fracture is comminuted and severely affects the stability of the pelvic ring, the time to get out of bed will be extended.  In addition, it is recommended that the patient’s postoperative diet should be nutritious, provide high quality protein, and provide the daily caloric requirement without excessive avoidance of food, but a strict ban on smoking, including secondhand smoke, is required after surgery.