CRACKcast E055 - Pelvic Trauma

This episode covers Chapter 55 of Rosen’s Emergency Medicine.

 

1) Describe common pelvic fractures and their classification

     A)Young-Burgess classification

     B)Tile classification

     C)Denis classification

2) List 3 categories of complications of pelvic fractures

3) Describe the approach and management of hemodynamically unstable pelvic fracture.

4) List 5 radiographic cues to posterior arch fractures

5) What is the management of penetrating pelvic trauma

 

Wisecracks:

1) How are open pelvic fractures diagnosed and managed?

2) What is the classification of acetabular fractures?

3) How are coccygeal fractures managed?