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ArticleJournal of perioperative practice2021

An overview of the key principles and guidelines in the management of pelvic fractures.

Ahmed M H A M Mostafa, Harry Kyriacou, Mukai Chimutengwende-Gordon, Wasim S Khan

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Article in Journal of perioperative practice, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 11 papers.

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11citing papers in PubMed
2.9field-weighted citation impact, top 9% of its field
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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

11 citing papers in PubMed, 25 citations in OpenAlex.

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  2. Declining mortality after open pelvis fracture in North America.European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie · 2025
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  9. Exploring the collaborative care of patients with pelvic fractures in Tshwane, South Africa.South African family practice : official journal of the South African Academy of Family Practice/Primary Care · 2023
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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Ahmed M H A M MostafaUniversity of Cambridge School of Clinical Medicine, Cambridge, UK.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8934-2186
Harry KyriacouUniversity of Cambridge School of Clinical Medicine, Cambridge, UK.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0767-9004
Mukai Chimutengwende-GordonDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, UK.
Wasim S KhanDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, UK.
Addenbrooke's Hospital · GBUniversity of Cambridge · GB

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Pelvic fractures are complex injuries with a range of different presentations depending on the mechanism of trauma. Due to the morbidity and mortality of pelvic fractures, patients require thorough investigation and timely management with multidisciplinary input. Various surgical and non-surgical techniques can be used to treat pelvic fractures, as well as any associated visceral injuries. Following repair, it is important to remain vigilant for postoperative complications such as infection, sexual and urinary dysfunction, chronic pain and adverse psychological health. This article summarises the relevant UK guidance and literature and presents them in a format that follows the patient's journey. In doing so, it highlights the key perioperative factors that need to be considered in cases of pelvic fracture.

Indexed as

Fractures, BonePelvic BonesHumansPostoperative ComplicationsRetrospective StudiesPelvic fracture / Perioperative / Classification / Complications / Orthopaedics

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PMID32894996
PMCPMC8406373
OpenAlexW3083830848

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