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Traumatic hemipelvectomy before body image has developed.

K J Cho1, Y J Kang, J Ahn

  • 1Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. sanctus@nuri.net

Yonsei Medical Journal
|April 13, 1999
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This case study highlights a child

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Traumatology
  • Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Orthopedic Surgery

Background:

  • Traumatic hemipelvectomy is a rare and often fatal injury.
  • Survival from such massive trauma is uncommon, particularly in pediatric cases.

Observation:

  • A 28-month-old male survived severe pelvic trauma and underwent left hemipelvectomy, colostomy, cystostomy, and testicular removal.
  • The patient received comprehensive rehabilitation, including prosthetic fitting and psychological support for 13 years.

Findings:

  • The child achieved a good functional outcome with a prosthesis, demonstrating remarkable mobility.
  • Psychological assessments revealed emotional stability and good scholastic performance at age 16.

Implications:

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  • Hemipelvectomy in children, despite its radical nature, can lead to unexpectedly good rehabilitation potential.
  • Early intervention and long-term multidisciplinary care are crucial for optimizing functional and psychosocial outcomes in pediatric trauma survivors.