title: Outcome of rotationally unstable pelvic ring injuries treated operatively.
abstract: Twenty-nine patients with unstable rotational injuries treated operatively were observed for an average of 39 months. There were 24 associated orthopaedic injuries. Twenty-seven patients had symphysis disruption (4 with rami fractures) and 2 had rami fractures associated with an acetabular fracture. Followup evaluation of those who could be evaluated in each category revealed that 96% had no pain or pain only on strenuous activity, ambulated without assistance or limitations, and returned to work. Open reduction and internal fixation of rotationally unstable pelvic fractures results in a high functional success rate.
authors.affiliation: Kings County Hospital Center, Brooklyn, NY, USA.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Tornetta
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Dickson
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Matta
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal; D005596:Fractures, Closed / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010384:Pelvic Bones / Q000293:injuries*; D016896:Treatment Outcome