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The Ideal Pelvic Binder
What's important in a pelvic binder?
, April 17, 2008
Pelvic binders have replaced external fixation for the immediate stablization of pelvic ring fractures. This article describes the features to look for, and avoid, in choosing a pelvic binder.
Management of Exsanguinating Pelvis Injuries
An algorithm for the management of exsanguinating pelvic trauma
, May 20, 2008
Severe pelvic injuries associated with disruption of pelvic vasculature carry an extremely high mortality. A directed approach to management can significantly improve survival in this critical patient group.
Standards for the management of open fractures of the lower limb
BOAST Guidelines from the British Orthopaedic Association and the British Association of Plastic & Aesthetic Surgeons
, February 06, 2010
New comprehensive, evidence based guidelines on the management of open fractures should lead to reorganisation of service delivery and a more comprehensive approach to these potentially catastrophic injuries.
Case Presentations
Angiographic Coiling for Pelvic Haemorrhage
Classic Case
, November 28, 2006
Angiographic Coiling for Pelvic Haemorrhage
Karim Brohi
London, England
Case Presentation
A 47 year old man is brought to the trauma centre having had a wall collapse…
