Pelvic trauma

Displaced pelvic ring injuries are a marker for high energy trauma and have a high association with other life-threatening injuries. Despite a fall in mortality rate in patients with pelvic fractures in recent years, the incidence of pelvic fractures remains high because of the increased incidence of high speed motor vehicle accidents and improved survival rates in major trauma.

Prompt recognition of the specific pattern of pelvic fractures allows early and accurate pelvic stabilisation with increased likelihood of survival. In this article, we discuss the anatomy and biomechanics of pelvic ring disruptions, associated soft tissue injuries and optimal imaging techniques.

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