Pelvic Fractures

Question 1

Associated injuries of pelvic fractures

Answer 1

1. Haemorrhage
2. Chest injury
3. Long bone #
4. Head and abdominal trauma
5. Spine #
6. Uro injuries: bladder rupture and posterior urethral tear
7. Lumbosacral plexus injuries

Question 2

Tile classification

Answer 2

A. Stable
B. Rotationally unstable
C. Rotationally and vertically unstable

Question 3

Young and burgees classification

Answer 3

LC.. Lateral compression

APC.. Anterior posterior compression

VS.. Vertical shear

CM.. Combination of mechanisms

Question 4

Where do you place an external pelvic binder

Answer 4

Around the greater trochanters

Level 1

Question 5

Indications for non-operative management of acetabular fractures

Answer 5

Undisplaced fractures and small posterior wall fractures

Question 6

Common injuries associated with a hip dislocation

Answer 6

Fractures of the 
patella 
the femoral neck 
the femoral head and 
the acetabulum

Knee ligament injuries