A pelvic fracture is a break in one or more of your bones that connect your spine to your hips. Learn more about the treatment options for pelvic fractures.

Pelvic injuries are usually caused by significant trauma, such as road traffic collisions, falls from height or a crush injury. Due to the location of the pelvis, injuries to other structures, such as major blood vessels, the bladder and/or the bowel may occur.

2023年1月20日 · Most pelvic fractures are severe and happen after a high impact collision or a fall from a great height. These unstable fractures typically occur alongside other bodily damage and are considered...

Pelvic ring fractures are high energy fractures of the pelvic ring which typically occur due to blunt trauma. Diagnosis is made radiographically with pelvic radiographs and further characterized with CT scan. Treatment is typically operative fixation depending on degree of pelvis instability, fracture displacement and patient activity demands.

2022年12月22日 · Pelvic fractures are typically caused by high impact traumas, like car accidents. Pelvic fractures can be severe and may accompany other life threatening injuries. A broken pelvis happens when...

2025年2月10日 · The severity of the fracture determines how doctors treat the injury. Severe fractures typically require surgery, while the more common minor ones can be addressed with rest, medications and walking aids.

Pelvic injuries are serious and may be life threatening because of the risk of damage to major arteries or internal organs. Fractures of bones in this area may cause severe internal bleeding and are associated with an increased risk for death in older adults.

Injury to the pelvis occurs in approximately 8-9% percent of what is termed blunt trauma: falls, motor vehicle crashes (cars and motorcycles), bicycle wrecks, and pedestrians being struck by moving vehicles. The pelvis has many parts. Fortunately, a majority of pelvis fractures are minor, and while painful, do not require any surgery.

2023年8月8日 · Pelvic injuries are associated with high mortality, associated internal injuries, and significant bleeding. A plain pelvic x-ray is quick; however, a CT scan is the gold standard for fractures. A scan ideally should be performed with IV contrast with an arterial phase, a portal phase, and a delayed phase.

Pelvic fracture is a break in one or more bones of the pelvis. Pelvic fracture is uncommon accounting for only about 3% of all adult fractures. Most pelvic fractures are caused by some type of traumatic, high-energy event, such as a car collision.