Venography in Pelvic Fractures

Pelvic Fractures

Pelvic Fractures – Sacroiliac Fractures / Luxations

Pelvic Fractures in Professional Cyclists

BACKGROUND Professional riders demonstrate increased risk factors for such injuries including both extensive time on the bike in addition to a possible underlying osteopenia secondary to the nonimpact nature of the sport. HYPOTHESIS Nonoperative management of stable, nondisplaced pelvic fractures in professional cyclists offers excellent results. STUDY DESIGN Case series. METHODS Three ca...

Pelvic fractures and mortality.

A retrospective study of all patients (N = 343) with pelvic fractures admitted to our trauma service was conducted to evaluate the impact of pelvic fractures on mortality. All patients sustained additional injuries with an average Injury Severity Score (ISS) of twenty. Thirty-six patients died. This group had more severe pelvic fractures as graded by the Tile classification as well as a greater...

Pelvic Insufficiency Fractures

Pelvic insufficiency fractures may occur in the absence of trauma or as a result of low-energy trauma in osteoporotic bone. With a growing geriatric population, the incidence of pelvic insufficiency fracture has increased over the last 3 decades and will continue to do so. These fractures can cause considerable pain, loss of independence, and economic burden to both the patient and the health c...