Pelvic fracture urethral injuries (PFUIs) often result from high-velocity injuries that are associated with disruption of the pelvic ring. 1 Urethral injuries associated with PFUIs were initially ...

A pelvic fracture is a break in one or more of the bones in the pelvis. This includes the sacrum, coccyx, ilium, ischium, and pubis. The type of pelvic fracture a person has may depend on the trauma ...

Fractures of the pelvic ring are potentially life-threatening complications of high-energy trauma, such as that caused by motor vehicle collisions (Figure 1A). 1 The primary mode of death from these ...

The case presentation and the images of the CMAJ article by Seah and MacKay highlight the importance of plain radiographs in the diagnosis of traumatic pelvic fractures.1 The article also provides an ...

Pelvic fractures in older adults often result from low impact trauma due to weakened bones, frequently linked to osteoporosis. Treatment options for older adults range from nonsurgical methods such as ...

Evidence suggests the widespread adoption of trauma-informed care practices can potentially improve access to care as well as ...

BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CurvaFix, Inc., a developer of medical devices to repair fractures in curved bones, announced today that it will showcase the new CurvaFix® IM Implant at the American ...

BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CurvaFix, Inc., a developer of medical devices to repair fractures in curved bones, announced today that the CurvaFix® IM Implant is now commercially available and ...

Pelvic x-rays ordered as a matter of course for children who have suffered blunt force trauma do not accurately identify all cases of pelvic fractures or dislocations and are usually unnecessary for ...

Credit: Getty Images. The pelvic floor musculature plays a crucial role in many activities of daily living and can cause tremendous distress in the event of dysfunction. Pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) ...