Pelvic fractures are common injuries after motor accidents.

Fractures of both superior and inferior pubic rami are considered unstable injuries. The mechanism assumes to be a vertical shear injury. It is associated with genitourinary tract injuries in 40% of cases.

Lateral compression fracture is a common pelvic fracture characterized by transverse fracture of pubic rami and ipsilateral/contralateral to posterior injury fracture, common mechanism is a rollover vehicle accident.