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Pelvic fracture management

Publication details

N Frew, A Acornley
Foundation Years Journal, volume 7, issue 2, p.38 (123Doc Education, London, February 2013)

Abstract

Following a high speed road traffic accident a patient is airlifted to hospital where the trauma team are assembled. The case is used to illustrate the management of high energy pelvic injuries, and the management of major haemorrhage in this context. Low energy pelvic injures are not considered.

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Authors

N Frew

Orthopaedic Registrar
Airedale General Hospital
West Yorkshire

A Acornley (Corresponding author)

Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
Airedale General Hospital
West Yorkshire

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