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Management of pelvic fractures in children

Thesis

Last updated: 06 Feb 2023

Subjects

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Tags

Orthopedic Surgery

Advisors

Galal, Ahmad , Khaled, Sherif A.

Authors

Darwish, Hesham Muhammad Nagib

Accessioned

2017-07-12 06:40:06

Available

2017-07-12 06:40:06

type

M.Sc. Thesis

Abstract

The pediatric pelvic fractures are rare and account for only 2 to 7.5% of blunt trauma admissions. They occur only as a result of severe trauma , because of the greater plasticity of the pelvic bones and the increased elasticity and flexibility of the symphysis pubis and sacroiliac joints in children. With the severity of the pelvic injury mirroring the severity of the overall injuries. Caused by impacting with an automobile, truck, or train; one fell from a roof and also sporting activities account for between 4-11% of pelvic fractures in other series. A multisystem approach to investigations and treatment of pediatric pelvic fracture is essential because of damage to other organ systems determines overall mortality in this patient group. The major consequences of a pelvic fracture, are haemorrhage, shock, and even death; The associated other injuries are either visceral or skeletal. Open pelvic fractures are associated with 50% mortality, so early diagnosis and treatment are essential. Due to the anatomical complexity of fractures of the pelvic ring, numerous and confusing systems have been described for classification of these injuries. Classifications have been based on one or more criteria: the location of the fracture; the stability of the fracture or involvement of the weight bearing portion of the pelvic ring, or both; the mechanism of injury and the direction of the force; and whether the fracture is open or closed.

Issued

1 Jan 2011

DOI

http://dx.doi.org/10.21473/iknito-space/35054

Details

Type

Thesis

Created At

31 Jan 2023