Injuries
This type of pelvic fracture is usually minor and doesn’t affect pelvic stability
What is a Stable Fracture
This ring shaped bone connects the spine to the femurs
What is the pelvis
This type of scan is preferred for diagnosing complex pelvic fractures
What is a CT scan
This gender generally has a wider pelvic inlet
What is female
This injury occurs when the two halves of the pelvis separate
What is an Open-Book Fracture
The two large bones that form the sides of the pelvis
What is the ilia
A common conservative treatment for mild muscle strains in the pelvic region
What is R.I.C.E
The number of bones that make up the adult pelvis.
This type of injury occurs when a tendon pulls a bone fragment away
What is an avulsion fracture
This joint connects the two halves of the pelvis at the front
What is the pubic symphysis
Surgery may be needed for this type of unstable fracture.
What is ORIF (open reduction and internal fixation)
The pelvic cavity contains parts of these three systems.
What are the digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems?
This injury, often from childbirth, is the separation of the pubic joint.
What is symphysis pubis diastasis?
This structure is the socket part of the hip joint
What is the acetabulum
This device is used to compress the pelvis and control bleeding in emergency settings
What is a Pelvic Binder
This major artery branches within the pelvis and supplies the lower limbs.
What is the common iliac artery?