Open book

Case contributed by Ian Bickle
Diagnosis not applicable

Presentation

For illustration purposes.

Photo

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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