conclusions we recognized this type of fracture and treated it similarly to both column fractures. we recommend that the classification of acetabular fractures be modified to include this type of fracture. introduction acetabular fractures are a common problem among young males. an acetabular fracture with disruption of the joint surface, if untreated, will rapidly lead to post-traumatic osteoa...

OBJECTIVE To analyze the available evidence regarding the effect that corticosteroids have on the prevention of fat embolism syndrome after long bone fracture of the lower limbs or pelvic fracture. METHODS In March of 2007, we performed a search of various electronic databases, including Medline, the Excerpta Medica database, the Cochrane Library, the Latin American and Caribbean Health Scien...

Isolated sacral fractures which occur by shear forces on the pelvic ring are seen less commonly and they are commonly transversely oriented. A 29-year-old Turkish female patient, who sat in front seat in the car, was unrestrained, and another car hit them from right front side of their vehicle. Physical examination revealed considerable tenderness over the right superior gluteal region and excr...

We present a rare case of avulsion fracture of the reflected head of rectus femoris. This occurred in a 13-year-old male footballer. Diagnosis was made with pelvic radiology and treatment was bed rest and analgesia.