Fractures of the pelvis.
Imaging plays an important role in the evaluation of pelvic fractures. The indications, use, advantages, and limitations of conventional radiography, computed tomography, three-dimensional computed tomography, and radionuclide scanning of pelvic fractures are presented. The mechanisms of injury and radiographic features of the various types of pelvic fractures are discussed.
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Department of Radiology, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia.
D000077:Acetabulum / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D015775:Fractures, Stress / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D010384:Pelvic Bones / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed