The orthopedic damage control in pelvic ring fractures: when and why-a multicenter experience of 10 years' treatment

Conclusions The goal of initial management is to restore vital indicators, urinary excretion function and protect the patient from infectious complications. An emergency decisional algorithm helps manage hemodynamic instability. Initial bone and ligament procedures should reduce displacement and make it possible for the patient to wait until his condition is stable enough for definitive surgical fixation.
Source: Journal of Acute Disease - Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research