Treatment of Unstable Pelvic Ring Injuries

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Journal Hip Pelvis

Date 2016 Aug 19

PMID 27536563

Citations 6

Authors

Weon-Yoo Kim

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Abstract

Pelvic fractures are classified according to the stability of the pelvic ring. Unlike stable pelvic fractures, which heal without complications, unstable fractures may lead to pelvic ring deformities, which cause severe complications. An orthopedic surgeon must determine the stability of the pelvic ring by radiography and physical examination of the patient in order to ensure early, prompt treatment. This article includes anatomy of the pelvic ring, classification of pelvic ring injuries, its treatment algorithm, and corresponding cases involving unstable pelvic ring injury.

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