[Pelvic ring injuries].
OBJECTIVE
Analysis of the trauma patient of fractures of the pelvic ring and classification according to AO/Tile.


METHODS
125 unselected patients (43 females, 82 males) were evaluated retrospectively by conventional x-ray, and CT examinations included follow-studies.


RESULTS
Type-A fractures were seen in 36 (29%), Type-B fractures in 58 (46%), and Type-C fractures in 31 (25%) cases. Type-B and Type-C fractures mainly occurred in patients with traffic accidents and falls from great height. Type-A fractures were seen most often in patients with accidents at home or at work. However, in patients with complex fractures a classification concerning Type-B or Type-C fractures was difficult.


CONCLUSIONS
Based on CT criterias, in most patients a statement concerning the applied forces, the stability of the pelvic rim and the fracture type can be made.
Klinik für Radiologische Diagnostik, Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel.
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D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000145:classification / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D010384:Pelvic Bones / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Beckenringverletzungen.