Abstract
Introduction: Many elderly individuals remain to be healthy and independent even at very old ages; others, on the other hand, suffer several serious age-related conditions, that limit their ability to move and be active. Osteoporosis is considered to be very common among the elderly and is characterized by a decreased of bone mineral density due to bone resorption The result is the development of a bony structure, that is more susceptible in case of traumatic events. Aim of work: In this review, we will discuss the most recent evidence regarding optimal treatment of FFP and its influence on outcome. Methodology: We did a systematic search for Causes, prevalance and treating pelvic fractures for elderly in the emergency department using PubMed search engine (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/) and Google Scholar search engine (https://scholar.google.com). All relevant studies were retrieved and discussed. We only included full articles. Conclusions: Fragility fractures of the pelvis (FFP) require our specific attention because their incidence is increasing dramatically and because they show a complicated prognosis in many cases. The characteristics of fragility fractures of the pelvis differ in many aspects from pelvic ring disruptions in adolescents and adults. They are the result of a low-energy trauma and does not need emergency treatment. Immobilizing pain in the low back, in the gluteal region, in the groin or at the pubic symphysis is the leading symptom. We discussed the new categorization system that comprises different degrees of instability, specific morphologies and localizations of fractures.