Journal of orthopaedic trauma
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To analyze injury pattern, surgical therapy, radiologic results, and functional outcome in unstable B-type and C-type pelvic ring fractures. ⋯ Unstable pelvic ring fractures require a staged approach. Mortality is higher in C-type than in B-type lesions. Functional outcome is worse in C-type than in B-type lesions. Within the B-type group, B1 lesions have a worse functional end result than B2/B3 fractures. These findings are not only related to the stability and symmetry of the pelvic ring, as seen in the radiologic picture, but also depend on the severity and amount of damage to the soft tissues around the pelvis.