Pelvic Fractures

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  • often as a result of high velocity impact

Classification

Classified on basis of rotational and vertical stability

  • Rotationally and vertically stable
    • avulsion fractures
    • isolated fractures of iliac wing
    • minimally displaced fractures of pelvic ring
  • Rotationally unstable but vertically stable
    • open-book fracture (pubic diastasis >2.5cm)
    • lateral compression fracture
  • Rotationally unstable and vertically unstable
    • vertical shear injuries

 

 

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