title: Treatment of Unstable Pelvic Ring Injuries.
abstract: Pelvic fractures are classified according to the stability of the pelvic ring. Unlike stable pelvic fractures, which heal without complications, unstable fractures may lead to pelvic ring deformities, which cause severe complications. An orthopedic surgeon must determine the stability of the pelvic ring by radiography and physical examination of the patient in order to ensure early, prompt treatment. This article includes anatomy of the pelvic ring, classification of pelvic ring injuries, its treatment algorithm, and corresponding cases involving unstable pelvic ring injury.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Daejeon St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Daejeon, Korea.
authors.forename: Weon-Yoo
authors.initials: WY
authors.lastname: Kim
keywords: Clinical protocols; Pelvic bones; Pelvis; Review literature as topic; Therapeutics