Open book (AP compression) pelvis fracture.
A simple pelvic fracture classification is presented based on the metaphor of a pelvis as a book. Resuscitative fluid and blood requirements can be estimated by knowledge of the pelvic fracture pattern. Open book (AP compression) pelvis fractures generally have the largest amounts of blood loss.
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D000328:Adult; D005596:Fractures, Closed / Q000145:classification* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D018460:Fractures, Comminuted / Q000145:classification* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010384:Pelvic Bones / Q000293:injuries*; D011859:Radiography