Journal of orthopaedic trauma
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To present a novel two-incision minimally invasive (TIMI) method for the treatment of anterior acetabular fractures. ⋯ Therapeutic Level IV. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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Most trauma centers place pelvic binders on unstable pelvic fractures for acute management and control of hemorrhage. It has been proposed that the binders be placed at the level of the greater trochanters of the femur. Our hypothesis was that application of the T-POD at this site would provide better immobilization of an unstable pelvic injury than a more cephalad location. ⋯ We advocate the placement of pelvic binder devices at the level of the greater trochanters for improved control of the fracture in an unstable pelvic injury. This may result in improved control of hemorrhage, better access to the abdomen, and greater patient comfort.
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Combined pelvic ring disruptions and acetabular fractures are thought to be uncommon. Our objectives were to characterize concomitant injury patterns and to compare them with historically observed rates for each injury in isolation. ⋯ Prognostic Level IV. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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This investigation sought to describe orthopaedic wounds sustained by service members deployed to Iraq or Afghanistan from 2005 to 2009. ⋯ Prognostic Level II. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.