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Pediatric pelvic ring fractures.

K L Garvin1, R E McCarthy, C L Barnes

  • 1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha 68198-1080.

Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics
|September 1, 1990
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Pediatric pelvic fractures are rare but serious, often linked to severe associated injuries. Even minor fractures can indicate life-threatening internal damage, highlighting the need for thorough evaluation in children.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Orthopedics
  • Trauma Surgery
  • Pediatric Surgery

Background:

  • Pelvic fractures are uncommon in children but are associated with significant complications.
  • They rank second only to skull fractures in pediatric injury complications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To retrospectively analyze pediatric pelvic fractures, focusing on injury patterns, associated injuries, and outcomes.
  • To emphasize the potential for severe associated injuries even with seemingly minor pelvic fractures in children.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective study of 36 pediatric patients with pelvic fractures.
  • Fracture classification using Torode and Zieg's system.
  • Injury severity assessment with the Modified Injury Severity Score (MISS).
  • Follow-up examination conducted in 29 patients.

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Main Results:

  • Associated injuries were present in 67% of pediatric patients with pelvic fractures.
  • Long-term morbidity or mortality was observed in 30% of cases.
  • The study highlights a high incidence of associated injuries.

Conclusions:

  • Pelvic fractures in children, though uncommon, carry a high risk of associated injuries.
  • Even minimal bony pelvic injury in pediatric patients may be associated with life-threatening visceral injuries and significant morbidity.
  • Thorough evaluation for associated injuries is crucial in pediatric pelvic fractures.