Emergency management of pelvic fractures.
Pelvic fractures are relatively uncommon, accounting for 1-3% of all fracture. Around 60% occur in men. This article discusses the multidisciplinary management of pelvic ring disruptions resulting from high energy transfer.
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Adrian C
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Pelvic and Acetabular Reconstruction Unit, St George's Healthcare NHS Trust, London SW17 0QT.
D004630:Emergencies; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000628:therapy*; D005597:Fractures, Open / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010384:Pelvic Bones / Q000293:injuries*; D014570:Urologic Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy