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Management of pelvic fractures during pregnancy
Gil Almog1, Meir Liebergall, Avi Tsafrir
1Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hadassah-Hebrew University Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel.
Pelvic or acetabular fractures during pregnancy are rare, and information on managing such complex incidents has been limited. Over several years, we have gained significant experience in handling such cases. Of the 1345 pelvic and acetabular fractures treated at our level I trauma center between 1987 and 2002, 15 (1.1%) occurred in pregnant women. Eleven women received conservative treatment, and 4 were treated surgically. Of the 16 fetuses, 12 survived, and 4 pregnant women had nonviable pregnancies. One of the 15 pregnant women died. We describe our cases and propose treatment guidelines. The dilemma presented in a multitrauma situation at various stages of pregnancy necessitates making management modifications involving timing of surgery and delivery, use of radiation for imaging, and choice of appropriate surgical procedure.
Pelvic or acetabular fractures during pregnancy are rare, and information on managing such complex incidents has been limited. Over several years, we have gained significant experience in handling such cases. Of the 1345 pelvic and acetabular fractures treated at our level I trauma center between 1987 and 2002, 15 (1.1%) occurred in pregnant women. Eleven women received conservative treatment, and 4 were treated surgically. Of the 16 fetuses, 12 survived, and 4 pregnant women had nonviable pregnancies. One of the 15 pregnant women died. We describe our cases and propose treatment guidelines. The dilemma presented in a multitrauma situation at various stages of pregnancy necessitates making management modifications involving timing of surgery and delivery, use of radiation for imaging, and choice of appropriate surgical procedure.
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