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MedPath II - Orthopedic d/o Lower Extremity

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What is important to do when you find a pelvic fx?

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What is important to do when you find a pelvic fx?

Look for another - same for all ring like structures

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Causes of Pelvic Fx

-Forceful blunt trauma
-MVA lateral impact
-Falls in frail populations
-Avulsion in adolescent athlete

What may you see on PE of a pelvic fx?

•Look for ecchymosis, blood at urethral meatus
•Palpation (if it's lax or ilicits significant pain - fx or dislocation)
•Assess position and ROM
•Include distal neurovascular exam, vaginal, and rectal exams

What is the 1st thing you should do if you suspect a pelvic fx?

-Wrap pelvis (binder) and stabilize legs in internal rotation

How do you dx a pelvic fx?

-Xray: AP Pelvis
-CT pelvis