Instability of the posterior pelvic ring associated with disruption of the pubic symphysis.
review · Level V
Where this comes from
- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 15363918.
- No licence information is recorded for this record.
- Because redistribution is not established, this page shows the abstract only. Follow the links below for the full text.
Abstract
The patient with instability of the posterior pelvic ring and disruption of the pubic symphysis is a challenging problem for orthopedic surgeons. These represent high-energy injuries and management of these patients requires a multidisciplinary team approach. The orthopedic surgeon's understanding of the injury patterns, their associated injuries, and effective treatment strategies can reduce morbidity and mortality for patients.
Medical subject headings
- Fracture Fixation, Internal
- Fractures, Bone
- Joint Dislocations
- Joint Instability
- Pelvic Bones
- Pubic Symphysis
Anatomy
- pelvis