Published July 25, 2020 | Version v1
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Flexion-distraction Fracture of the Pelvis: Review of the Literature and a Conceptual Classification

Creators

  • 1. MBChB; FC Orth (SA); MMED Orth, Pelvic and Acetabular Trauma Fellow, Head: Arthroplasty Unit Greys Tertiary Hospital, University of KwaZulu Natal, South Africa
  • 2. MBChB, senior orthopaedic Registrarm, University of the Witwatersrand
  • 3. Head of Clinical Unit: Orthopaedic Trauma, Groote Schuur Hospital, University of Cape Town, President: South African Orthopaedic Trauma Society, Executive Committee Member: AO Trauma South Africa
  • 4. MBBCh. FCS (SA) Orth, Director: Cape Orthopaedic Trauma Group, Country Council Chairman: AO Trauma South Africa, Chairman: Medical Advisory Committee. Life Orthopaedic & Vincent Palloti Hospital

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Abstract

We present a rare injury pattern of the pelvis that has not been published prior to this report in the literature. We describe in detail the injury sustained by a young male who was involved in a motor vehicle collision and suffered multiple injuries, including blunt head and chest trauma; pelvic and as well as long bone fractures. The injury pattern did not fall into the currently available classification systems and thus motivated us to design a classification system and suggest an approach to management as we have successfully managed our case.

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