Introduction. Pelvic and acetabular injuries are relatively rare and surgical reconstruction usually occurs only in specialist centres. As part of their work up there is a local protocol for radiological investigations including Judet oblique views for acetabular fractures, pelvic inlet and outlet for pelvic ring fractures and urethrograms for sustaining anterior pelvic injury. The aim of this service evaluation was to assess whether patients had these radiological investigations prior to transfer. Methods. The last 50 patients transferred for surgery were evaluated (41 male, 9 female), average age 48 (range 17–86). Four were excluded as original radiology not available and one due to non-acute presentation. Regional PACS systems were accessed and radiological investigations recorded. Results. Transfers were from 17 different hospitals including 27 acetabular fractures, 17 pelvic ring fractures and one patient with both. 22 patients sustained isolated injuries. 16 patients were investigated radiologically asstipulated in the protocol. No
We investigated whether lateral compression type I injuries of the pelvic ring are inheritably mechanically stable. Between January 2005 to January 2007 all consecutive admissions of a tertiary referral center for pelvic ring reconstruction with a LC I injury pattern were eligible for inclusion. Exclusion criteria were other patterns of pelvic ring injuries. All patients underwent radiological assessment including AP pelvis,
Aim: To investigate whether lateral compression type I injuries of the pelvic ring are inheritably mechanically stable. Patients and Methods: Between January 2005 to January 2007 all consecutive admissions of a tertiary referral center for pelvic ring reconstruction with a LC I injury pattern were eligible for inclusion. Exclusion criteria were other patterns of pelvic ring injuries. All patients underwent radiological assessment including AP pelvis,
Because there are a number of complicating factors, total hip arthroplasty (THA) performed following acetabular fractures has a less favourable prognosis than when done for primary degenerative arthritis. Patients who have had ace-tabular fracture and present for consideration of THA need careful clinical and radiological assessment. Investigation should include AP and lateral radiographs, 45°
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