Abstract
External rotation of the disrupted hemipelvis is a common deformity after pelvic ring trauma, especially in anteroposterior compression injury patterns. This displacement is associated with significant pelvic hemorrhage. Emergent closed reduction techniques are necessary to diminish the potential pelvic volume, provide temporary stability, and allow tamponade with clot formation. Circumferential pelvic antishock sheeting is effective but may be cumbersome, especially in patients with truncal obesity. In such scenarios, circumferential pelvic area sheeting does not always achieve a complete reduction. We present a technique of internal rotation and taping of the lower extremities as an alternative or supplemental pelvic closed reduction method.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 361-364 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma |
Volume | 23 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - May 2009 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Closed reduction
- Foot taping
- Pelvic fracture
- Resuscitation
- Thigh taping
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Orthopedics and Sports Medicine