FRACTURES AND DISRUPTION OF THE PELVIC RING

Purpose: Analysis of the trauma pattern of fractures of the pelvic rin g and classification according to AO/Tile. Methods:125 unselected pati ents (43 females, 82 males) were evaluated retrospectively by conventi onal x-ray, and CT examinations included follow-studies. Results:Type- A fractures were seen in 36 (29%),Type-B fractures in 58 (46%), and Ty pe-C fractures in 31 (25%) cases. Type-B and Type-C fractures mainly o ccurred in patients with traffic accidents and falls from great height . Type-A fractures were seen most often in patients with accidents at home or at work. However, in patients with complex fractures a classif ication concerning Type-B or Type-C fractures was difficult. Summary: Based on CT criterias, in most patients a statement concerning the app lied forces,the stability of the pelvic rim and the fracture type can be made.