Emergency management of pelvic fractures

Hosp Med. 2003 Feb;64(2):79-86. doi: 10.12968/hosp.2003.64.2.1827.

Abstract

Pelvic fractures are relatively uncommon, accounting for 1-3% of all fracture. Around 60% occur in men. This article discusses the multidisciplinary management of pelvic ring disruptions resulting from high energy transfer.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Emergencies
  • Fractures, Bone / therapy*
  • Fractures, Open / etiology
  • Fractures, Open / therapy
  • Hemorrhage / etiology
  • Hemorrhage / therapy
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Pelvic Bones / injuries*
  • Urologic Diseases / etiology
  • Urologic Diseases / therapy