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Traumatic Hemipelvectomy with a Contralateral Unstable Pelvis and Acetabular Fracture: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Authors :
Andrew C. Smith
Kelly A. Dinnan
Alfred M. Faulkner
Yohan Jang
Daniel C. Flinn
Source :
JBJS case connector. 7(3)
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

CASE A traumatic hemipelvectomy (THP) is a rare life-threatening injury, with limited reports in the civilian population. We present the case of a patient who sustained a massive pelvic injury with an incomplete unilateral THP, a contralateral unstable pelvis, and a fracture of the acetabulum. CONCLUSION With advancements in resuscitative techniques, carefully timed and planned surgical interventions, and a coordinated multidisciplinary approach, a greater number of patients may be able to survive a massive pelvic injury.

Details

ISSN :
21603251
Volume :
7
Issue :
3
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
JBJS case connector
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....c6b92e730ce889e77dd75eaf07f0b3d7