Papers of the Week

U- and H-shaped fragility fractures of the sacrum (FFP IVb)) are unstable fractures. Non-operative treatment may be associated with impaired walking abilities, chronic pain and the potential loss of independency. However, different treatment options are still controversially debated. The aim of surgical treatment includes sufficient fracture stability for immediate full weight bearing and good pain control postoperatively. A new surgical treatment algorithm was developed. This algorithm was evaluated in a cohort of geriatric patients with FFP type IVb regarding surgical complications and patient-related outcome.