How long to sit with a fractured pelvis

Pelvic bone fracture mostly refers to pelvic fracture, depending on the degree of injury and treatment, the recovery time is different, usually 4 weeks to 8 weeks can try to sit up, and in severe cases, it will be prolonged for a period of time. The pelvis is a ring-like structure surrounded by the hip bones, sacrum, coccyx and ligaments on both sides, connected to the spine on the top and the femur on the bottom. Pelvic fracture is mostly caused by fall from height, car accident, etc. Common symptoms include hip pain, swelling, unequal length of the two lower limbs, etc. 1. Conservative treatment: mostly used for mild pelvic fracture, pelvic stability is relatively good, the damage is relatively mild, you can take bed rest, traction, immobilization and other treatments, generally 4 weeks to 8 weeks after the fracture can gradually try to sit up. 2. Surgery: mostly used for moderate or severe pelvic fracture, pelvic stability is relatively poor, the injury is relatively heavy, can be combined with hemorrhage, bladder injury, etc., due to the critical condition, more often to take surgical treatment, the same general postoperative 4 weeks ~ 8 weeks can gradually try to sit up. If the damage to the spinal cord and other tissues or combined with kidney failure and other underlying diseases, the recovery time will be extended for a period of time, need to be judged on a case-by-case basis. After the pelvic fracture, it is recommended to go to the regular hospital, follow the doctor’s instructions for standardized treatment and activities, regular review, the specific time to sit up under the guidance of the doctor, do not blindly move on your own, so as not to cause adverse consequences.