ArticleCureus2024
Comprehensive Orthopedic Management of an Open-Book Pelvic Fracture: A Multidisciplinary Approach in Trauma Care.
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4 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Robot-assisted percutaneous pelvic channel screw placement for unstable pelvic ring injuries: a systematic review and meta-analysis with narrative technical comparison of multi-platform differences.Journal of robotic surgery · 2026Pooled it
- Comprehensive clinical outcomes of TiRobot-assisted minimally invasive surgery for pelvic fractures: a meta-analysis.Journal of robotic surgery · 2026Pooled it
- An Innovative Pubic Symphyseal Plate for the Treatment of Open-Book Injury: A Biomechanical Feasibility Study.Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Psychological and social aspects in orthopaedics and trauma surgery, challenges and solutions in trauma: a didactic overview.EFORT open reviews · 2025Article
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Abstract
Open-book pelvic fractures are an uncommon orthopedic emergency that requires prompt recognition and treatment. A 37-year-old male was involved in high-energy trauma, resulting in an open-book pelvic fracture with bilateral sacroiliac joint diastasis, bilateral superior and inferior pubic rami fractures, a comminuted sacral fracture, and a traumatic hernia. On presentation, he was hemodynamically unstable, with bruising in the right hemipelvis. Acute treatment included a cervical collar, transfusion protocol, central venous access, and pelvic binder. Trauma and orthopedic services were consulted to manage the patient with an interdisciplinary approach. The patient initially underwent external fixation with concomitant exploratory laparotomy. Definitive treatment concluded with colorectal anastomosis, diverting loop ileostomy creation, abdominal closure, open-reduction internal fixation (ORIF) of the pelvis, and removal and reapplication of external fixation.
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