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(Created page with "<section begin="traumatology" />'''Fractures of the pelvis''', including the acetabulum, is mostly a result of motor vehicle accidents (high-energy trauma) in young adults, and therefore often co-exists with other injuries or fractures. It may also occur in elderly due to falls from standing height (low-energy trauma). Low-energy fractures (elderly) are usually isolated and do not damage the integrity of the pelvic ring. High-energy fractures (young) usually damage the...") |
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<section begin="traumatology" />'''Fractures of the pelvis''' | <section begin="traumatology" />'''Fractures of the pelvis''' are mostly a result of motor vehicle accidents (high-energy trauma) in young adults, and therefore often co-exists with other injuries or fractures. It may also occur in elderly due to falls from standing height (low-energy trauma). | ||
Low-energy fractures (elderly) are usually isolated and do not damage the integrity of the pelvic ring. High-energy fractures (young) usually damage the integrity of the pelvic ring, has more than one fracture, and has associated visceral and neurovascular injuries. | Low-energy fractures (elderly) are usually isolated and do not damage the integrity of the pelvic ring. High-energy fractures (young) usually damage the integrity of the pelvic ring, has more than one fracture, and has associated visceral and neurovascular injuries. | ||
These fractures are uncommon, with an incidence of 3 – 4 / 100 000 per year. Males are more often affected. The mortality is quite high in open pelvic fractures and is significant in closed fractures as well. Haemorrhage is the leading cause of death due to the proximity of major vessels to the pelvic ring. There is a high prevalence of poor functional outcome and chronic pain. | These fractures are uncommon, with an incidence of 3 – 4 / 100 000 per year. Males are more often affected. The mortality is quite high in open pelvic fractures and is significant in closed fractures as well. Haemorrhage is the leading cause of death due to the proximity of major vessels to the pelvic ring. There is a high prevalence of poor functional outcome and chronic pain. | ||
<section end="traumatology" />''See also [[acetabular fracture]].''<section begin="traumatology" /> | |||
== Clinical features == | == Clinical features == | ||