ASSESSMENT OF PELVIC RING STABILITY AFTER INJURY - INDICATIONS FOR SURGICAL STABILIZATION

The indications for surgical stabilization of pelvic ring injuries are based on an assessment of the extent of disruption of the pelvic ring and the associated deformity of the bony pelvis, The relevant anatomy and biomechanics of the pelvis, pelvic ring injury classifications, i nitial assessment, and emergent treatment of patients with pelvic ring injuries is reviewed, and a discussion of indications for surgical st abilization of pelvic ring disruptions is presented.