Pelvic ring fractures in polytrauma patient – a perpetual challenge – four case presentation

In this paper we present a series of four cases of multiple trauma patients that associated pelvic ring fractures. The objective was to show the complexity of this pathology, the therapeutical efforts needed to treat such patients and the very different end results such case may have. Polytrauma is...

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Published inRevista medicală Română Vol. 67; no. 1; pp. 81 - 86
Main Authors Costin, Dumitru, Totan, Alexandra, Stanescu, Iulia-Ioana, Miricescu, Daniela, Tanase, Dan Florin, Greabu, Maria
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Amaltea Medical Publishing House 31.03.2020
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pelvic fractures
polytrauma
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Summary:In this paper we present a series of four cases of multiple trauma patients that associated pelvic ring fractures. The objective was to show the complexity of this pathology, the therapeutical efforts needed to treat such patients and the very different end results such case may have. Polytrauma is still a serious public health issue because of the increased mortality and morbidity in the young population, which leads to a significant socio-economic impact.
ISSN:1220-5478
2069-606X
DOI:10.37897/RMJ.2020.1.15