Pelvic fractures.
Extensive knowledge of pelvic fractures is a must for emergency physicians. The emergency physician must be able to distinguish the minor fracture from one that is more severe, one that may have associated injuries, and one that is quite possibly life threatening.
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Department of Surgery, University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore.
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