Unstable fractures of the pelvis treated with a trapezoid compression frame.
Sixteen patients with unstable pelvic fractures were treated by early reduction and fixation of the pelvic ring with a trapezoid compression frame. This provided firm fixation of the fractured pelvis in all but one patient. External fixation afforded relief from pain and greatly facilitated nursing. At follow-up, all the fractures but one had healed in the position secured initially by the frame.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000379:methods; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010384:Pelvic Bones / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D011859:Radiography; D013165:Splints