2 The Pelvis as an anatomical ring Flashcards
define ecchymosis
discoloration of the skin resulting from bleeding underneath
Name 3 exceptions to the notion that pelvic fractures usually occur in 2 places
osteoporosis
stress fractures
avulsion fractures
What fracture will occur in a disruption of the ankle joint?
Pott’s fracture
What ligaments stabilise the pubic symphysis?
superior pubic ligament
arcruate pubic ligament
anterior pubic ligament
What 3 ligaments comprise the sacroiliac complex?
interoseous sacroiliac
posterior sacroiliac
iliolumbar
What 2 ligaments comprise the pelvic floor?
Sacrospinous ligaments
sacrotuberous ligaments
What types of Anterior Posterior Compression fractures are there?
Type 1
Type 2
Type 3
What types of lateral compression fractures are there?
Type 1
Type 2
Type 3
At what level does the aorta bifurcate into the common iliacs?
L4
What is the course of the external iliac?
goes anteriorly along the pelvic brim
What is the course of the internal iliac?
dives in the posterior divisions and anterior divisions
What is the corona mortis?
connection between the obturator and external iliac systems
Why are SIJ injuries so common?
not much musculature crossing the joint, so it has to depend on its’ ligamentous tissues
What is a type 1 anterior compression facture?
symphysis widening < 2.5cm
What is a type 2 anterior compression fracture?
symphysis widening >2.5 cm
anterior SIJ diastasis
Posterior SIJ ligaments intact
disruption of sacrospinous and sacrotuberous ligaments