Presentation
For illustration purposes.
From the case:
Open book
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A book fully open with a widening of the central spine.
Photograph courtesy of Ian Bickle.
Case Discussion
Open book pelvic injuries (or fractures) typically occur from high energy injuries typically with an opening of the pubic symphysis.
This opening has been described as being like that of an opened book.
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