title: [Pelvic fracture. Diagnostics and current treatment options].
abstract: Pelvic fracture, especially in combination with multiple trauma, can still lead to life-threatening situations. Only clear inclusion criteria and decisions can ensure the survival of the patient, the key task being mechanical stabilization using external fixators or pelvic clamps with or without surgical intervention for hemostasis. The basis for problem-oriented management is a precise classification, which is based on conventional X-rays in emergency situations and detailed analysis of computed tomography for the planning of definitive surgical interventions. The classification groups postulated are stable pelvic fractures (type A), rotational unstable pelvic fractures (type B--partial stability of the posterior pelvic ring present), and translational instabilities (type C--with a complete disruption of the anterior and posterior pelvic ring). This classification leads to clear indications for pelvic ring stabilization as surgical interventions are only exceptionally indicated in type A fractures, stabilization of the anterior ring is sufficient for type B fractures, and combined posterior and anterior stabilization is necessary for treatment of type C fractures. Following these concepts and by using standardized procedures and implants, the high rate of enclosed anatomical healing can be achieved even after type C injuries. Nevertheless, the role of concomitant soft tissue injuries and scar formation is not clear as the origin of the frequently observed long-term clinical impairments even after anatomical reconstruction of the osteoligamentous structures.
authors.affiliation: Chirurgische Universitätsklinik, Abteilung für Unfall-, Hand- und Wiederherstellungschirurgie, Hamburg/Saar. ulf_culemann@t-online.de
authors.forename: U
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Culemann
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Tosounidis
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Reilmann
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Pohlemann
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D016267:External Fixators; D005260:Female; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000145:classification / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009104:Multiple Trauma / Q000145:classification / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D010384:Pelvic Bones / Q000293:injuries*; D011379:Prognosis; D017695:Soft Tissue Injuries / Q000601:surgery; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
vernacular_title: Beckenringverletzung. Diagnostik und aktuelle Behandlungsmöglichkeiten.