Symmetric bilateral transverse fracture of the iliac wings: chance fracture of the pelvis.
An extremely rare "transverse fracture" of the pelvis is presented. This fracture is not yet classified in currently used classifications of pelvic fractures. A fully detailed description of the fracture is given, along with a possible explanation of the mechanism of the injury.
D000293:Adolescent; D005260:Female; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007085:Ilium / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D011859:Radiography; D012622:Seat Belts / Q000009:adverse effects