Pelvic fracture diagrams

Case contributed by Matt Skalski
Diagnosis not applicable

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Diagram

The various patterns of pelvic fracture are depicted according to severity based on mechanism.  The red arrow indicates the direction of force at the time of injury. 

Diagram

Various patterns and grades of lateral compression mechanism pelvic fractures are depicted.  The red arrow indicates the direction of force at the time of injury. 

Diagram

Various patterns and grades of AP compression mechanism pelvic fractures are depicted.  The red arrow indicates the direction of force at the time of injury. 

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Typical appearance of a vertical shear  type pelvic injury (Malgaigne fracture).  The red arrow indicates the direction of force at the time of injury. 

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