Orthop Clin North Am. 1997 Jul;28(3):321-9.

Assessment and management of pelvic fracture in the hemodynamically unstable patient.

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Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee 27232-2550, USA.

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Hypotensive patients with pelvic ring injuries present a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. This article reviews pelvic anatomy, the classification of pelvic injuries, and how to rapidly identify patients' unstable pelvic injuries. Current recommendations for the evaluation and treatment of these patients are reviewed.

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