AO Classification of Pelvic Ring Fracture
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AO Classification of Pelvic Ring FractureEducational Package 2013 (version 2)
John AuLiz AbbottDr Diana PerrimanProf. Paul Smith
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Why Classify?
Accurate identification and classification of pelvic fracture guides treatment, is
potentially crucial to patient survival and is necessary for data collection.
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Pelvic Fractures can be divided into:
1) Acetabular Fractures– AO Classification – Letournel & Judet Classification
2) Pelvic Ring Fractures – AO Classification– Young & Burgess Classification
3) Sacral Fractures – Denis Classification
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Pelvic Fractures classification systems include:
1) Acetabular Fractures– AO Classification – Letournel & Judet Classification
2) Pelvic Ring Fractures – AO Classification– Young & Burgess Classification
3) Sacral Fractures – Denis Classification– Isler Classification
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At Canberra Hospital and Internationally:
1) Acetabular Fractures– AO Classification – Letournel & Judet Classification
2) Pelvic Ring Fractures – AO Classification– Letournel & Judet Classification– Young & Burgess Classification
3) Sacral Fractures – Denis Classification
Need to know
Know how to classify acetabular # & pelvic ring # using X-rays & CT scans
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AO classification
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AO Classification: 5 components
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Bone Segment Fracture Type
Fracture Group
Fracture Subgroup
1
2
3
1
2
3
A
B
C
AO Classification: 5 components
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Bone Segment Fracture Type
Fracture Group
Fracture Subgroup
1
2
3
1
2
3
A
B
C
# Localisation # Morphology
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Now focusing on Pelvic Ring fractures
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Pelvic Ring Fracture
1. AO classification2. Young & Burgess classification
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Pelvic Ring Fracture
1. AO classification 2. Young & Burgess classification
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With respect to pelvic ring #, there are some definitions to
keep in mind.
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Pelvic ring has two arches: • (a) Posterior arch is behind
acetabular surface and includes sacrum, sacroiliac joints and their ligaments and posterior ilium, and
• (b) Anterior arch is in front of acetabular surface and includes pubic rami bone and symphyseal Joint.
Orthopaedic Trauma Association Classification, Database and Outcomes Committee (2007) Fracture and Dislocation Classification Compendium, JOT, 21(10), supplement
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• Unilateral: only 1 hemipelvis involved posteriorly
• Bilateral: both hemipelvis involved posteriorly
• Contralateral: side opposite the major posterior lesion
• Ipsilateral: the side of the more severe lesion
Orthopaedic Trauma Association Classification, Database and Outcomes Committee (2007) Fracture and Dislocation Classification Compendium, JOT, 21(10), supplement
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Bone Segment Fracture Type
Fracture Group
Fracture Subgroup
1
2
3
1
2
3
A
B
C
AO Classification: Pelvic Ring
61 = pelvic ring
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Bone Segment Fracture Type
Fracture Group
Fracture Subgroup
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3
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2
3
A
B
C
AO Classification: Pelvic Ring
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B CA
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AO Classification is based on fracture stability
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B CA
Lesion sparing the posterior arch; pelvic floor intact and able to withstand normal
physiological stresses without displacement
Posterior osteoligamentousintegrity partially maintained
and pelvic floor intact
Complete loss of posterior osteoligamentous integrity;
pelvic floor disrupted
UNSTABLE
PARTIALLY STABLE
STABLE=
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UNSTABLE
pelvic #are more frequently associated with
HAEMORRHAGE
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Therefore, it is important NOTto miss an unstable #
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“Although the anterior structures, the symphysis pubis and the pubic rami, contribute approximately 40% to the stiffness of the pelvis, clinical and biomechanical studies have shown that the posterior sacroiliac complex is more important to pelvic-ring stability.”
“Therefore, the AO classification of pelvic fractures is based on the stability of the posterior lesion.”
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Anatomy Review
IliolumbarLigament
Post
erio
r Anterior
Anterior Sacroiliac Ligament
Posterior Sacroiliac Ligaments
SacrospinousLigament
SacrotuberousLigament
Ligamentous structures are major contributors to the
stability of the posterior arch
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Bone Segment Fracture Type
Fracture Group
Fracture Subgroup
1
2
3
1
2
3
A
B
C
AO Classification: Pelvic Ring
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BAA = no pelvic ring instability
CA
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B CAB = Rotationally unstable but Vertically stable
B
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B CAC = Grossly Unstable
C
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Bone Segment Fracture Type
Fracture Group
Fracture Subgroup
1
2
3
1
2
3
A
B
C
AO Classification: Pelvic Ring
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BAA = no pelvic ring instability
CA
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BA CA
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BA CA
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BA CA
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B CAB = Rotationally unstable but Vertically stable
B
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B CA B
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B CA B
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B CA B
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B CAC = Grossly Unstable
C
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B CA C
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B CA C
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B CA C
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In Summary
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TYPE GROUP HEMIPELVIS DISPLACEMENT STABILITY
Type A
Intact posterior arch
A1, Pelvic Ring fracture (avulsion)
None Stable A2, Pelvic Ring fracture (direct blow)
A3, Transverse Sacral fracture
Type B
Partial posterior arch disruption
B1, Open-book injury; Unilateral partial posterior arch disruption External rotation
Rotationally unstable,
vertically stable B2, Lateral Compression, Unilateral partial posterior arch disruption Internal rotation
B3, Bilateral partial posterior arch disruption Bilateral
Type C
Complete posterior arch disruption
C1, Unilateral complete posterior arch disruption Vertical (cranial) Rotationally
unstable, vertically unstable
(Grossly Unstable)
C2, Ipsilateral complete, contralateral incomplete posterior arch disruption
Ipsilateral vertical (cranial), contralateral internal or external
rotation C3, Bilateral complete posterior arch disruption Bilateral vertical (cranial)
Modified from: https://www2.aofoundation.org/wps/portal/!ut/p/c0/04_SB8K8xLLM9MSSzPy8xBz9CP0os3hng7BARydDRwN39yBTAyMvLwOLUA93I4MQE_2CbEdFAF3RnT4!/?segment=Ring&bone=Pelvis&soloState=true&popupStyle=diagnosis&contentUrl=srg/popup/decision_support/61-Emergency/Tile_classification.jsp
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Part 3: Sacral Fractures
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Part 3: Sacral Fractures
1. Denis classification2. Isler classification
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Part 3: Sacral Fractures
1. Denis classification2. Isler classification
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Denis, F., Davis, S. & Comfort, T. (1988) Sacral Fractures: An Important Problem. Retrospective Analysis of 236 Cases. CORR 227: 67-81
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# Location Frequency of neurologic injury
Zone 1 The region of the ala(Lateral to the sacral foramina)
5.9 percent, usually L5 root
Zone 2 The region of the sacral foramina 28.4 percent, predominately sciatica with rare bladder or bowel involvement
Zone 3 The central sacral canal region(Medial to the sacral foramina)
≥50 percent; most involve bowel, bladder, or sexual dysfunction
Denis, F., Davis, S. & Comfort, T. (1988) Sacral Fractures: An Important Problem. Retrospective Analysis of 236 Cases. CORR 227: 67-81
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X-rays & CTs
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Inlet view (Pelvic Ring #)
Source: Up to date
Inlet Views is good for assessing: • AP shear/Translation of hemipelvis• Iliac Spines
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Inlet view
Broder, J. (2011) Diagnostic Imaging for the Emergency Physician – Chapter 13 Imaging of the pelvis and hip, 706-747
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Outlet view (Pelvic Ring #)
Source: Up to date
Outlet Views is good for assessing: • Vertical shear & translation • Obturator Foramina• Sacral Foramina
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Outlet view
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Sacral Arcuate Lines (eyebrows)
Jackson, H., Kam, J., Harris, J.H. & Harle, T.S. (1982) The sacral arcuate lines in upper sacral fractures. Radiology 145, 35-39
The arcuate lines represent the inferior surfaces of the costal elements that form the roofs of the anterior sacal canals (foramina) and neural grooves
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CT reconstruction
CT reconstruction is a powerful tool for imaging difficult #’s.
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How should pelvic ring # X-rays be approached?
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X-ray interpretation
Be systematic• Front to back, then as a whole
i. Anterior structuresii. Posterior sturcturesiii. Pelvic Ringiv. Hemipelvis
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X-ray interpretation
Anteriora) Pubic Symphysisb) Ramic) Femurd) Iliac Crests & Wingse) ASIS & AIIS
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Normal Pelvic X-ray
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X-ray interpretationAnteriora) Pubic Symphysis
– widening? overlap?– Vertical alignment: is it in line with tip of coccyx in the midline?– Normal symphysis: 4 to 5mm in width & does not exceed 1cm
b) Rami– Obturator Ring: disruption?
c) Femur– Head, Neck, GT, LT & shaft– #? hip dislocation?
d) Iliac Crests & Wings– #?
e) ASIS & AIIS – Avulsion #?
Need to know
Broder, J. (2011) Diagnostic Imaging for the Emergency Physician – Chapter 13 Imaging of the pelvis and hip, 706-747
Widened pubic symphysis
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X-ray interpretationAnteriora) Pubic Symphysis
– widening? overlap?– Vertical alignment: is it in line with tip of coccyx in the midline?– Normal symphysis: 4 to 5mm in width & does not exceed 1cm
b) Rami– Obturator Ring: disruption?
c) Femur– Head, Neck, GT, LT & shaft– #? hip dislocation?
d) Iliac Crests & Wings – #?
e) ASIS & AIIS – Avulsion #?
Need to know
Broder, J. (2011) Diagnostic Imaging for the Emergency Physician – Chapter 13 Imaging of the pelvis and hip, 706-747
Superior pubic ramus #
Sclerotic line representing iliac wing #
Inferior pubic ramus #
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X-ray interpretationAnteriora) Pubic Symphysis
– widening? overlap?– Vertical alignment: is it in line with tip of coccyx in the midline?– Normal symphysis: 4 to 5mm in width & does not exceed 1cm
b) Rami– Obturator Ring: disruption?
c) Femur– Head, Neck, GT, LT & shaft– #? hip dislocation?
d) Iliac Crests & Wings – #?
e) ASIS & AIIS – Avulsion #?
Need to know
Broder, J. (2011) Diagnostic Imaging for the Emergency Physician – Chapter 13 Imaging of the pelvis and hip, 706-747
Avulsion ASIS fragment
Avulsion ASIS fragment
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X-ray interpretation
Posteriora) Sacroiliac jointb) Sacrumc) L5 TP
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Normal Pelvic X-ray
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X-ray interpretationPosteriora) Sacroiliac joint (SIJ)
– Widening? Hinging? Vertical Shear? Overlap?– joints should be symmetrical – joint space less than 2 to 4mm in width
b) Sacrum– #?– Sacral arcuate lines (eyebrows) – disruptions? – Which zone? 1, 2 or 3? (implications for neurological involvement)
c) L5 TP (attachment of the iliolumbar ligament)– #?– “A fracture of the transverse process of L5 in the presence of a
pelvic fracture is associated with an increased risk of instability of the pelvic fracture” (Starks et al. 2011, JBJS Br)
Need to know
Broder, J. (2011) Diagnostic Imaging for the Emergency Physician – Chapter 13 Imaging of the pelvis and hip, 706-747
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X-ray interpretationPosteriora) Sacroiliac joint (SIJ)
Need to know
Broder, J. (2011) Diagnostic Imaging for the Emergency Physician – Chapter 13 Imaging of the pelvis and hip, 706-747
Normal SIJWidened
SIJ
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X-ray interpretation Need to know
Broder, J. (2011) Diagnostic Imaging for the Emergency Physician – Chapter 13 Imaging of the pelvis and hip, 706-747
Widened Pubic Symphysis
SIJ diastasis
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X-ray interpretation
Pelvic RingFollow ring formed by the inferior portion of the sacrum and the medial ilium and ischium, sweeping down the pubic bone to the pubic symphysis and back up the opposite side. This should follow a continuous ring.
Need to know
Broder, J. (2011) Diagnostic Imaging for the Emergency Physician – Chapter 13 Imaging of the pelvis and hip, 706-747
Normal Pelvic Ring
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X-ray interpretation
HemipelvisCranial displacement is consistent with a vertical shear #
Need to know
Slater, S.J. & Barron, D.A. (2010) Pelvic Fractures – a guide to classification and management, 74, 16-23.Pubic Rami #
Cranial displacement of the right hemipelvis
Vertical Shear #Vertically unstable,
Rotationally unstable
UNSTABLE
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How should pelvic ring # CTs be approached?
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CT interpretation
Be systematic• For axial CTs, top to bottom, 3 locations:
i. L5 vertebraeii. Iliac Wingiii. Inferior Pelvis
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CT interpretation
L5 vertebrae (axial view)
• L5 Transverse Process (attachment of the iliolumbar ligament)
– L5 TP #?– Iliolumbar ligament is the last ligament to fail in disruptions to
the posterior sacroiliac complex in pelvic ring #
Need to know
“A fracture of the transverse process of L5 in the presence of a pelvic
fracture is associated with an increased risk of instability of the
pelvic fracture” (Starks et al. 2011, JBJS Br)
Mulligan, M. & Talmi, D. (2009). Are pelvic radiographs needed in assault victims? Emerg Radiol 16(4): 299-301
UNSTABLE
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CT interpretation
Iliac wing (axial view)
a) SIJb) Ilium c) Sacrum
Need to know
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CT interpretation
Iliac wing (axial view)
a) SIJ– Disruptions?
e.g. Widening? Hinging?
b) Ilium – #? – Avulsion #?
c) Sacrum– #?– Vertical shear?– Which zone is it in?
Need to know
Normal left SIJ
Widened right SIJ
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CT interpretation
Iliac wing (axial view)
a) SIJ– Disruptions?
e.g. Widening? Hinging?
b) Ilium – #? – Avulsion #?
c) Sacrum– #?– Vertical shear?– Which zone is it in?
Need to know
Widened right SIJ
UNSTABLE
Unilateral complete disruption of posterior
arch
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CT interpretation
Iliac wing (axial view)
a) SIJ– Disruptions?
e.g. Widening? Hinging?
b) Ilium – #? – Avulsion #?
c) Sacrum– #?– Vertical shear?– Which zone is it in?
Need to know
Normal Iliac wingIliac wing #
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CT interpretation
Iliac wing (axial view)
a) SIJ– Disruptions?
e.g. Widening? Hinging?
b) Ilium – #? – Avulsion #?
c) Sacrum– #?– Vertical shear?– Which zone is it in?
Need to know
Sacral #
UNSTABLE
Unilateral complete disruption of posterior
arch
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CT interpretation
Inferior pelvis (axial view)
a) Ischial Tuberositiesb) Pubic Symphysisc) Pubic Ramid) Coccyx
Need to know
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CT interpretation
Inferior pelvis (axial view)
a) Ischial Tuberosities– #? Symmetry?
b) Pubic Symphysis– widening? overlap?
c) Pubic Rami– #? Symmetry?
d) Coccyx
Need to know
Widened pubic Symphysis
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CT interpretation
Inferior pelvis (axial view)
a) Ischial Tuberosities– #? Symmetry?
b) Pubic Symphysis– widening? overlap?
c) Pubic Rami– #? Symmetry?
d) Coccyx
Need to know
Minimally displaced right superior pubic ramus #
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CT interpretation
Inferior pelvis (axial view)
a) Ischial Tuberosities– #? Symmetry?
b) Pubic Symphysis– widening? overlap?
c) Pubic Rami– #? Symmetry?
d) Coccyx
Need to know
Pubic rami #• Spike # could pierce bladder (suggestive of internal rotation: B2)• Transverse # (suggestive of external rotation, B1 ‘open book’)
Normal inferior pubic ramus
Inferior pubic ramus #
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NOTE: Even though we have divided the educational package into pelvic ring & acetabular #s, the
two types of #s can occur together. Therefore, in clinical practice, you need to assess the
landmarks for both acetabular* & pelvic ring #s
* See acetabular # educational package
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For ExampleComplete
disruption SIJComplete disruption SIJ
Inferior pubic ramus #
Femoral Head Fracture
Acetabular #
Inferior pubic ramus #
UNSTABLE
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When there are more than 1 #s in the pelvis, you would classify the #s in that patient based on the individual #s (e.g. Right 61B1 & Left 61A1). However, the
main # is the more severe one.
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Now, Classifying Pelvic-ring fractures using X-rays & CTs
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Is this X-ray normal?
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AP Pelvic X-rayAvulsion # of Left ASISCommon in immature skeleton
ASIS avulsion #• Sartorius (small avulsion)• TFL (bigger avulsion)• or both
AIIS avulsion #• Rectus Femoris
61 A1
Think about origin of muscles
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Broder, J. (2011) Diagnostic Imaging for the Emergency Physician – Chapter 13 Imaging of the pelvis and hip, 706-747
?
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X-rayAvulsion # of Right AIIS
61 A1Broder, J. (2011) Diagnostic Imaging for the Emergency Physician – Chapter 13 Imaging of the pelvis and hip, 706-747
Avulsion fragment of AIIS
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61 A3
X-rayTransverse sacral #
Transverse Sacral #
Transverse Sacral #
This is an isolated transverse fracture of the sacrum, approximately at the level of the inferior margin of the left SIJ.
This runs through the neural foramen of the sacrum, so that the arcuatelines of the foramen do not form a complete circle.
Because the fracture only separates the caudad portion of the sacrum from the cephalad portion, the sacrum continues to form a complete bridge between the iliac wings, and the pelvis remains stable.
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X-rayWidening of pubic symphysisTherefore, open book #Therefore, at least type B
However, difficult to classify because of incomplete information
(e.g. completeness of posterior arch disruption? involvement of
one or both sides?)
At least a Type BNB: diastasis at the pubic symphysis can cause significant haemorrhage. Emergent treatment
consists of closing the # and stabilising the pelvis by applying a pelvic binder or tying a sheet tightly
around the lower pelvis
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X-rayWidening of pubic symphysis(Therefore not a type A, at least a type B)
CTPartial disruption of posterior arch (Therefore type B)
Unilateral(Therefore B1)
61 B1
SchematicSchematic representation of
• Pubic Symphysis disruption• Ligamentous disruption
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X-ray (A)Bilateral sup. & inf. rami #Left Sacral #
Lateral compression injury with internal rotation of the hemiplevis
No vertical shear(Therefore not type C)No pubic symphysis diastasis(Therefore not B1)
61 B2
X-ray (B)Inlet view showing greater detail of the pelvic ring disruption
X-ray (C)Outlet view showing greater detail of the sacral # & the bilateral rami #
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X-rayWidening of pubic symphysis(Therefore not a type A, at least a type B)
Rami #Widening of right SIJ
CTBilateral partial posterior arch disruption
• Opening of right SIJ anteriorly• Posterior right SIJ hinging• Opening of left SIJ anteriorly
61B3Source: up to dateCourtesy of Jim Fiechtl, MD
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X-rayPubic symphysis intactNo vertical shear(Probably a type B)
CTComplete posterior disruption
Type B, arguably Type C
Currently vertically stable (Type B) but has the potential to become vertically
unstable (Type C) because of the complete posterior arch disruption
Tricky one!
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X-ray Huge pubic symphysis disruption(Therefore not a type A, at least a type B)
CT Complete disruption of posterior arch(Therefore, type C)
Unilateral(Therefore, C1)
61C1
Schematic Schematic representation of
• Pubic Symphysis disruption• Posterior arch disruption
UNSTABLE
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X-ray Pelvic Vertical Shear
CT reconstruction Unilateral complete disruption of posterior arch
61 C1
Schematic Schematic representation of
• Pubic Symphysis disruption• Posterior arch disruption
UNSTABLE
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X-rayWidening of pubic symphysis(Therefore not a type A, at least a type B)
CTComplete posterior arch disruption (Therefore, type C)
Ipsilateral completeContralateral incomplete (arrow)(Therefore, C2)
Source: up to date
61 C2UNSTABLE
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X-rayVertical Shear injuryRight Rami #Left Sacral #Left Transverse Acetabular #
Pelvic Type CVertical Shear
Acetabular Type B1
Transverse Acetabular #
Main Fracture is the Type C Pelvic Ring # because of it implications. It is associated
with a left transverse acetabular #
NB: need CT scans to provide more
information about the #s
UNSTABLENeed to know
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Thank you for your attention, good luck with the test.