[Complicated unstable pelvic fracture].
Compound unstable pelvic ring fractures should be considered a major trauma, with very high morbidity and mortality rates. Two case reports illustrate the life-threatening character. Associated injuries, specific diagnostic tests as well as methods of treatment are discussed. In both cases the result was survival with a prolonged period of rehabilitation and permanent functional impairment.
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Academisch Ziekenhuis, afd. Heelkunde, Leiden.
van Veen
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van Popta
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000673:Amputation, Traumatic; D001003:Anal Canal / Q000293:injuries; D016267:External Fixators; D005264:Femoral Fractures; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009104:Multiple Trauma / Q000628:therapy; D010384:Pelvic Bones / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D011859:Radiography; D012007:Rectum / Q000293:injuries; D001743:Urinary Bladder / Q000293:injuries
De gecompliceerde instabiele bekkenfractuur.