INTERNAL-FIXATION OF PELVIC RING DISRUPTIONS

The internal fixation of pelvic ring fractures and dislocations has be come more popular recently. Aggressive resuscitation of the injured pa tient includes pelvic stabilization and improves survival rates. Pelvi c surgical exposures as well as the skeletal anatomy become more famil iar as the orthopaedic surgeon gains experience in treating these diff icult patients. Recent radiographic techniques for pelvic in-caging fa cilitate comprehensive preoperative planning and intraoperative decisi on-making for pelvic injuries. Improved outcomes are expected as treat ment is individualized for each patient.