Pelvic Conditions Flashcards
what is the most common cause of pelvic soft tissue injury
sports: muscle tear, tendon avulsion
what can pelvic soft tissue injury be secondary to
pelvic fracture
method of choice for imaging pelvic soft tissue injury
MRI
management of pelvic soft tissue injury
rest, ice, compression, elevation
what usually causes pelvic fractures in young patients
high energy: RTA, fall from height
what usually causes pelvic fractures in older patients
frailty fractures due to osteoporosis
what is used to classify pelvic ring fractures
young-burgess classification
clinical presentation of a pelvic fracture
pain and inability to bear weight
test of choice in low energy pelvic fractures
MRI
imaging usually done in polytrauma patients
CT
initial management of pelvic fractures
pelvic binder
operative management of pelvic fractures
ORIF, external and internal fixators
