Delays in definitive reconstruction of complex pelvic and acetabular fractures.
There are unacceptable delays in the management of pelvic trauma in the United Kingdom. In 2003 this became a political issue after TV and radio coverage. Changes to the service were introduced, including trauma coordinators and a special tariff, but has it made a difference?
Bircher
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St George's Hospital, Blackshaw Road, Tooting, London, UK. martindbircher@hotmail.com
Lewis
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Halder
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D000077:Acetabulum / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000191:economics; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000601:surgery*; D017048:Health Care Costs; D006295:Health Resources; D006801:Humans; D007902:Length of Stay / Q000191:economics; D008131:London; D008485:Medical Audit / Q000379:methods; D010384:Pelvic Bones / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D011446:Prospective Studies; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D013997:Time Factors