title: Instability of the posterior pelvic ring associated with disruption of the pubic symphysis.
abstract: The patient with instability of the posterior pelvic ring and disruption of the pubic symphysis is a challenging problem for orthopedic surgeons. These represent high-energy injuries and management of these patients requires a multidisciplinary team approach. The orthopedic surgeon's understanding of the injury patterns, their associated injuries, and effective treatment strategies can reduce morbidity and mortality for patients.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics, Ohio State University, N1037 Doan Hall, Columbus, OH 43210, USA.
authors.forename: Laura S
authors.initials: LS
authors.lastname: Phieffer
authors.forename: William P
authors.initials: WP
authors.lastname: Lundberg
authors.forename: David C
authors.initials: DC
authors.lastname: Templeman
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D008297:Male; D010384:Pelvic Bones / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D011631:Pubic Symphysis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology*; D011859:Radiography; D020127:Recovery of Function; D018570:Risk Assessment; D016896:Treatment Outcome