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Useful to read this especially after a recent case in our TU.
Good informative article,very useful in A and E settings
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I have learnt that major pelvic fracture triggers automatics secondary transfer to MTC.
leg raising test is an excellent screening tool to role out pelvic fracture
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Excellent article highlighting the nuances in management of the pelvic injuries within TU and outwith in MTC (Level 1 Centres), in addition to the above it is worth noting the following:-
1) Its important to exclude Posterior Pelvic Ring Injury (PPRI) especially in patients with SIJ pain and having difficulty in mobilising- CT imaging is important as plain Radiographs may not necessarily demonstrate the injury.
2) Always remember corona mortis (Crown of Death) with pubic ramus fractures. Ref- https://radiopaedia.org/articles/corona-mortis-1. These patients warrant CT Angiogram of Pelvic to appreciate this in more detail with IR to control bleeding.
helpful and great!