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Pelvic open book fracture

Case contributed by Bita Abbasi
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Motor vehicle accident.

Patient Data

Age: 20 years
Gender: Male
ct

Bilateral sacroiliac joint widening is seen along with pubic symphysis diastasis. 

Case Discussion

Open book fracture of pelvis is the result of antro-posterior compression injury to the pelvis. This fracture consists of symphisis pubis diastasis or fracture of pubic rami, and disruption of the sacroiliac joints.

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