Lateral Compression Pelvic Fractures




© Springer International Publishing AG 2017
Jonathan D. Hodax, Adam E. M. Eltorai and Alan H. Daniels (eds.)The Orthopedic Consult Survival Guide10.1007/978-3-319-52347-7_32


32. Lateral Compression Pelvic Fractures



Joey P. Johnson 


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Department of Orthopedics, Brown University, Providence, RI, USA

 



 

Joey P. Johnson



Keywords
Pelvic fractureLateral compressionYoung and Burgess system



Overview


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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Aug 4, 2017 | Posted by in MUSCULOSKELETAL MEDICINE | Comments Off on Lateral Compression Pelvic Fractures

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