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Hypotensive patients with pelvic ring injuries present a diagnostic an
d therapeutic challenge. This article reviews pelvic anatomy, the clas
sification of pelvic injuries, and how to rapidly identify patients' u
nstable pelvic injuries. Current recommendations for the evaluation an
d treatment of these patients are reviewed.