Emergency Medicine Journal · 2005 · 34 citations · 5 references
MedicineOrthopaedic SurgerySurgeryEmergency SurgeryOrthopedicsFracture FixationFracture StabilizationPelvic TraumaExternal Pelvic FixationFracturesInitial Emergency ManagementOpen Pelvic FracturesPelvic Fracture ResuscitationPelvic Fracture StabilizationPelvic Ring InjuriesPelvic Stabilization
We demonstrate radiological evidence that an external pelvic splint is effective at reducing open book pelvic fractures. Its use in the pre-hospital and emergency department settings should be encouraged in the initial management and resuscitation of patients with pelvic fractures.
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