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Straddle pelvic fracture
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Background
- Also known as "Four-pillar" injury[1]
- Involves fractures of both pubic rami bilaterally
- Causes a "butterfly segment" containing the pubic symphysis
Clinical Features
- Often associated with
- posterior arch injuries
- genitourinary injuries
Differential Diagnosis
Evaluation
- Xray
- CT better evaluates posterior arch
Management
- Orthopedic surgery
Disposition
See Also
External Links
References
- ↑ Rosen's Emergency Medicine. Philadelphia, PA. 2014.
