Pelvic vertical shear fracture (Malgaigne fracture)

Case contributed by Hidayatullah Hamidi
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Fall from second floor

Patient Data

Age: 25 year
Gender: Female

Fracture of the left superior and inferior pubic rami and diastasis of inferior aspect of left sacroiliac joint.

Case Discussion

Malgaigne fracture usually involves disruption of the ipsilateral superior and inferior pubic rami and sacroiliac joint.

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