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- P G Trafton.
- Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island.
- Surg. Clin. North Am. 1990 Jun 1;70(3):655-69.
AbstractMany problems may complicate the treatment of pelvic fractures. Thorough evaluation of the whole patient, all local structures, and the skeletal injury itself is essential. Continued bleeding due to unstable pelvic ring injuries is most effectively controlled by prompt anterior external fixation. Posterior shearing injuries are poorly stabilized by external fixation, and require additional treatment. Especially when significant deformity exists, or when the posterior injury is primarily ligamentous, open reduction and internal fixation are likely to be beneficial.
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