Abstract
This paper presents the experience of a tertiary referral centre for pelvic and acetabular trauma.
From August 1999 a tertiary referral centre was established in Christchurch to provide management for pelvic and acetabular trauma for the South Island. The experience of unit was reviewed.
One hundred and twenty four unstable pelvic and acetabular fractures were treated between August 1999 and March 2005. Ninety two percent of fractures were treated by one or both of two fellowship trained trauma surgeons. While the rate of complications was low, there were 6 significant infections, 3 nerve injuries, and 2 non-unions. The experience of the unit is presented.
A tertiary referral centre for pelvic and acetabular trauma has been able to provide a successful service to the South Island with satisfactory results.
The abstracts were prepared by Editorial Secretary Jean-Claude Theis. Correspondence should be addressed to NZOA at Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Dunedin Hospital, Private Bag 1921, Dunedin, New Zealand.
