Can you sit with a pelvic fracture?

Did you hear about the guy who broke his pelvis? He couldn’t feel his legs, so he called out for help. But nobody was around to lend him a hand, or in this case, a sit. That’s when he knew he had to do something drastic: he tried sitting down by himself.

If you’re reading this article and wondering whether it’s possible to sit with a pelvic fracture, don’t worry; we’ve got you covered -literally. With our expert advice and witty humor, we’ll tell you everything you need to know about the dos and don’ts of sitting with a broken pelvis.

The Anatomy of the Pelvis

Before diving into how to cope with pelvic fractures while seated comfortably on your derriere (there we said it!), let us give you an anatomical background check on what the heck is that pesky bone everyone keeps talking about:

The pelvis consists of several bones that come together at four joints – two sacroiliac joints in the back and two pubic symphysis joints in front – where they form three interconnected rings: ilium (hip bone), ischium (seat bone), and pubis (front part).

In other words, if your hipbone connects to your thigh-bone then consider both as arms because they have nothing in common! Strangers from opposite poles are more similar than these body parts!

Use tables:

Joint Name Location
Sacroiliac Joints Back
Pubic Symphysis Joints Front

Types of Pelvic Fractures

Now that you understand what makes up your pelvis let’s talk about breaking it! There are basically 2 types of fractures based on their location:

  1. Anterior Ring
  2. Posterior Ring

Wait, if the pelvis is a “ring,” what happens if it gets shattered? Does that mean you have one big piece of jewelry on the floor (chuckles)?

Regardless of its ring-like appearance, when we refer to an anterior or posterior pelvic fracture, we are really talking about which side has been broken. An anterior breakage means the frontside was damaged while a posterior breakage implies hurting your back.

How Bad Is Your Pelvic Fracture?

The severity of pelvic fractures depends on several factors such as age, sex and cause (e.g falls vs car accidents). The following terms are used by doctors for describing 3 levels of fracture severity:

  • Mild
  • Moderate
  • Severe

Use bullet points:

To determine how bad your injury might be,
you’ll need to consider some things like:
– What caused it?
– Which bone(s) were affected?
– Are there any associated injuries as well?

And hey! If you’re unsure what category yours would fall under – don’t worry; just assume it’s ‘mild’ since that’s hipster these days! Or maybe ‘moderate’? Or even…severe’?! Life is full of surprises!

Can You Sit with a Pelvic Fracture?

Now to tackle our main question: can you sit with a pelvic fracture? Well…let us answer your question in various situations found in every day life:

When at Work

Yes, but only if sitting doesn’t aggravate existing pain. We recommend using special seat cushions that provide extra comfort and relieve pressure from sensitive areas around your lower extremities -Take care where you buy them because some brands can be offal (ahem) awkward..

When Driving

It really depends on how mild/moderate/severe is yours but generally speaking going for short drives may be possible after two-three weeks post-injury. Take care not to drive for long roadtrips.

When on the Toilet

Can I sit and poop after fracturing my pelvis? Yes, however special toilet seats equipped with grab handles may aid your ability to balance while you do the deed – plus it can give a whole new meaning to “hang on for dear life”!

More tables:

Activity Can You Sit or Nah (in General)?
At Work Depends
Driving Short Drives Ok
Toiletting Use Special Seat

How Long Do Pelvic Fractures Take To Heal Completely?

Ok so now that we know all the gritty details about sitting with pelvic fractures let’s talk healing timeframes:

The process of fully recovering from a pelvic fracture usually takes up-between 3-6 months depending upon how severe it is. It’s important during this time frame to ensure proper rest and allowing our body enough time needed in order heal itself.

And don’t be afraid to ask for help! We hope this fun-filled article provided some valuable insights as well as entertainment along the way (Gosh, we were trying!).

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