The association between lumbopelvic fixation and improved pain and function in patients with unstable pathologic sacral fractures.

Key Points

• This research aims to assess the effects of lumbopelvic fixation on pain and function in patients with unstable pathologic sacral fractures.
• Evaluated patients with U- or H-type pathologic sacral fractures and metastatic disease.
• Measured opioid usage for axial and radicular pain and ambulatory function after lumbopelvic fixation.
• Prospective study design indicated need for larger studies for validation.
• Patients showed reduced opioid usage for axial and radicular pain post-fixation.
• Improvement in ambulatory function was reported following lumbopelvic fixation.