Acta ortopédica mexicana
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Acta ortopédica mexicana · Sep 2012
Observational Study[Pelvic fractures: early management of hemodinamically unstable patients].
Fractures that compromise pelvic and/or acetabular mechanical stability are usually injuries caused by high energy mechanisms and are life threatening. ⋯ Unstable pelvic or acetabular fractures are injuries produced mostly by high energy mechanisms and are life threatening in most cases. Initial management is extremely important for treatment course and final outcome. In cases that present initially with hemodynamic instability mortality is higher and management should be much more aggressive.