Difference between revisions of "Straddle pelvic fracture"
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Revision as of 23:48, 14 September 2015
Contents
Background
- Also known as "Four-pillar" injury
- Involves fractures of both pubic rami bilaterally
- Causes a "butterfly segment" containing the pubic symphysis
Clinical Features
- Often associated with
- posterior arch injuries
- genitourinary injuries
Differential Diagnosis
Diagnosis
- Xray
- CT better evaluates posterior arch