Pelvic Degeneration & Fracture Flashcards
1
Q
what is affected first with pelvic degeneration
A
iliac surface
2
Q
non-inflammatory bone formation on the iliac side of SI joint =
A
Osteitis Condensans Ilii
appears in younger adults
usually bilateral
common in pregnancy and can disappear in menopause
3
Q
pubic symphysis syndrome =
A
subluxation or separation (an/post, upslip/downslip)
4
Q
what structures can pelvic fractures involve
A
pubic symphysis
innominate bones
acetabulum
SI joint
sacrum
5
Q
unstable fractures require
A
external fixation or internal fixation
