Traumatic Injuries of the Pelvis

This article equips all emergency medicine practitioners with the knowledge to expertly diagnose, treat, and disposition these patients. Pelvic fractures occurring in young patients tend to be associated with high-energy mechanisms and polytrauma. Pelvic and hip fractures in the elderly are often a result of benign trauma but are associated with significant morbidity and mortality.
Source: Emergency Medicine Clinics of North America - Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Source Type: research