10.1055/b-0035-121633 1.9 Sacral fractures Tim Pohlemann, Jörg H Holstein, Ulf Culemann 1 Introduction The diagnosis and treatment of sacral fractures remain controversial [1−13]. Most patients suffer from polytrauma; therefore, significant…
10.1055/b-0035-121643 1.17 Venous thromboembolism in pelvic trauma William H Geerts 1 Introduction Among hospitalized patients, those who have sustained major trauma are at greatest risk for venous thromboembolism (VTE) [1–3]….
10.1055/b-0035-121642 1.16.2 Outcomes after pelvic ring injuries: critical review of the world experience Axel Gänsslen 1 Introduction The literature on pelvic ring injuries tends to focus on emergency management and…
10.1055/b-0035-121641 1.16.1 Outcomes after pelvic ring injuries: general concept and conclusion Patrick DG Henry, Richard J Jenkinson, Hans J Kreder 1 Introduction 1.1 Health outcomes and health measurement Assessing outcomes…
10.1055/b-0035-121634 1.10 Lumbosacral instability and stabilization Colin V Crickard, Joshua C Patt 1 Introduction Lumbosacral instability associated with pelvic ring injuries occurs infrequently compared with other injury patterns. This pattern…
10.1055/b-0035-121636 1.12 Pelvic ring disruption in women: genitourinary and obstetrical implications Carol E Copeland 1 Introduction Trauma injuries to the female genitourinary tract are relatively rare, but the long-term implications…
10.1055/b-0035-121635 1.11 Open pelvic fracture Robert V O′Toole, Ted Manson 1 Introduction Open pelvic ring fractures are rare, accounting for only 2–4% of pelvic fractures [1]. These fractures are potentially…
10.1055/b-0035-121639 1.15.1 Insufficiency fractures of the pelvis: metabolic and nonoperative workup Aasis Unnanuntana, Anas Saleh, Joseph M Lane 1 Introduction Insufficiency fractures of the pelvis, including the sacrum, are usually…
10.1055/b-0035-121637 1.13 Urological injuries in pelvic ring trauma: assessment and management in male patients Ron Kodama, Raj Satkunasivam 1 Anatomy and classification The bladder sits in a well-protected anatomical position…
10.1055/b-0035-121640 1.15.2 Insufficiency fractures of the pelvis: operative management Karen Hand, James F Kellam 1 Patient selection and indications Traditionally, insufficiency fractures of the pelvis have been treated with limited…
