Paediatric Pelvic Trauma | Fractures

secondary to ↑ malleability, fracture of the ring may be seen
frequently associated with other injuries
in general adult type of classification
- APC
- LC
- VS
Treatment
- Bedrest / Cast
  - Avulsions & rotationally unstable
- ORIF
  - C or open fractures
- External Fixtion
  - May be required in some emergent situations

Paediatric Acetabular Fractures

In young children
- rarely significantly displaced, may lead to growth disturbance
In adolescent
- Letournel Classification
Investigations
- CT scan
Treatment
- ORIF
  - displaced
  - for removal of intraarticular fragments