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Jonathan D. Hodax, Adam E. M. Eltorai and Alan H. Daniels (eds.)The Orthopedic Consult Survival Guide10.1007/978-3-319-52347-7_3232. Lateral Compression Pelvic Fractures
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Department of Orthopedics, Brown University, Providence, RI, USA
Keywords
Pelvic fractureLateral compressionYoung and Burgess systemOverview
Lateral compression pelvic fractures are described by the Young and Burgess system. If the patient is going to the operating room with general surgery for other injuries or possible diversion for an open rectal injury, this should be communicated to the attending orthopedic surgeon as preperitoneal packing or external fixation may be necessary.
What to Ask
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What is the patient’s hemodynamic status? (Intrapelvic hemorrhage in these injuries can be fatal.)
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Are there any open injuries? A pelvic and rectal exam must be performed to rule out vaginal/rectal open fractures.Stay updated, free articles. Join our Telegram channel
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