10.1055/b-0035-121650 2.5 Decision making: nonoperative and operative indications for treatment of acetabular fractures Steven A Olson, Michael Zlowodzki 1 Introduction Historically satisfactory results after nonoperative treatment of acetabular fractures were…
10.1055/b-0035-121651 2.6 General assessment and perioperative management of acetabular fractures Andrew Grose, Douglas ST Green, Sean E Garvin 1 Introduction The assessment of a patient with an acetabular fracture, as…
10.1055/b-0035-121647 2.2 Biomechanics of acetabular fractures Steven A Olson 1 Normal hip mechanics The hip joint appears to be a simple ball-and-socket articulation. However, the joint is complex in both…
10.1055/b-0035-121644 1.18 Complications of pelvic trauma Andrew Grose, David E Asprinio, Marvin Tile 1 Introduction “It has always been said that major surgery creates major complications, and any surgeon willing…
10.1055/b-0035-121645 1.19 Malunion and nonunion of the pelvis: posttraumatic deformity Michael D Stover, William D Lack 1 Incidence The 3-D structure of the pelvis, composed of the two innominate bones…
10.1055/b-0035-121638 1.14 Injury to the pelvis in pediatric patients: the immature skeleton Theddy Slongo 1 Anatomy and classification The basic principles of pelvic anatomy is the same in children and…
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…
