title: Combat-related hemipelvectomy.
abstract: Traumatic and trauma-related hemipelvectomies are rare and severe life-threatening injuries. Rapid hemostasis, early aggressive resuscitation, amputation completion, and wound debridement are the mainstays of initial treatment. Second-look debridements and delayed wound closure are mandatory. A multidisciplinary team is necessary in order to treat associated injuries as well assist with eventual rehabilitation. Adherence to specific treatment tenants outlined herein may minimize mortality and secondary morbidity, improving patient outcomes following these devastating injuries.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD, USA.
authors.forename: Jean-Claude G
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: D'Alleyrand
authors.forename: Mark
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Fleming
authors.forename: Wade T
authors.initials: WT
authors.lastname: Gordon
authors.forename: Romney C
authors.initials: RC
authors.lastname: Andersen
authors.forename: Benjamin K
authors.initials: BK
authors.lastname: Potter
mesh_terms: D000673:Amputation, Traumatic / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery*; D001186:Artificial Limbs; D001753:Blast Injuries / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery*; D006428:Hemipelvectomy; D006801:Humans; D008887:Military Medicine; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures