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Thursday, 29 January 2015

After stabilisation, the pelvis may be surgically reconstructed.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pelvic_fracture

Diagnosis is made on the basis of history, clinical features and special investigations usually including X-ray and CT. Because the pelvis cradles so many internal organs, pelvic fractures may produce significant internal bleeding which is invisible to the eye. Emergency treatment consists ofadvanced trauma life support management. After stabilisation, the pelvis may be surgically reconstructed.

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