Modern approaches in pelvic fractures management

Abstract

Introduction: Occurring in 3-10% of all fractures, pelvic injuries require some complex management techniques in trauma care. They usually occur in young persons due to high-energy trauma and can be fatal and requires a multidisciplinary approach in pelvic trauma management.Aim: To study the treatment tactics in different types of pelvic fractures.Material and methods: The study included retrospective data analysis of 52 patients with pelvic fractures treated in the Institute of Emergency Medicine. There were 24(46%) men and 28(54%) women. Fracture type: A-40, B-7, C-5. Complex management included physical exam, laboratory tests, X-ray, CT and individual tactics of treatment was applied to each patient.Results: In the majority of cases (86,53%) conservative treatment was indicated, surgical treatment was performed in unstable pelvic fractures -7 cases (3%). All the patients completed treatment with good results.Conclusions: Treatment of pelvic fractures should be individual and depends on fracture type, associated injuries, patient age, general condition.