[Classification of unstable pelvic ring injuries--treatment methods]

Any classification of pelvic ring injuries has to take respect of the mechanism of injury, the anatomy and the dimension of instability. These factors involve a base for a standard conception of treatment and evaluation of the results of treatment. Between 1/90 and 12/91 50 patients with injuries of the pelvic ring were treated. The results of treatment and follow up study of 14 patients with instable injuries type B and C (Tile 1980) show the necessity of a conception basing on the registration concerning the form of injury and stability. Indications and operative procedure of the anterior and posterior stabilisation will be presented. Only stability of the pelvis will guarantee the early mobilisation and rehabilitation of any patient.