NYMC Faculty Publications
High-Energy Pediatric Pelvic and Acetabular Fractures
Author Type(s)
Faculty
DOI
10.1016/j.ocl.2014.06.009
Journal Title
The Orthopedic Clinics of North America
First Page
483
Last Page
500
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
10-1-2014
Department
Medicine
Keywords
Acetabulum, Animals, Child, Diagnostic Errors, Diagnostic Imaging, Disease Models, Animal, Fracture Fixation, Internal, Fractures, Bone, Humans, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Pelvis, Radiography, Wounds, Nonpenetrating
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
Abstract
Pediatric pelvic and acetabular fractures are rare injuries. They are almost always the result of a high-energy injury mechanism. A full trauma protocol should be instituted, having a high index of suspicion for associated life-threatening injuries. In the past, it was recommended that almost all of these injuries be treated nonoperatively. However, pelvic and acetabular fractures do not all remodel well. Prospective studies are needed to establish optimal treatment guidelines. Until then, in the presence of instability or significant displacement, operative fixation by a pelvic and acetabular fracture specialist should be considered to allow the best possible outcome.
Recommended Citation
Amorosa, L., Kloen, P., & Helfet, D. L. (2014). High-Energy Pediatric Pelvic and Acetabular Fractures. The Orthopedic Clinics of North America, 45 (4), 483-500. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ocl.2014.06.009
