Lateral compression pelvic ring fracture

Case contributed by Stefan Tigges
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Motor vehicle collision.

Patient Data

Age: 30 years
Gender: Male
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Horizontally orientated fractures left superior and inferior pubic rami. Oblique fracture left posterior ilium extending into the left SI joint. Left sacral impaction fracture. No right-sided fractures, normal right SI joint.

Case Discussion

Findings are typical for a Young and Burgess Lateral Compression II pelvic ring injury.

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