PELVIC SURGERY

Displaced (misaligned) fractures and dislocations of the pelvic ring can be stabilized with various surgical techniques.A variety of surgical techniques are used to stabilize pelvic ring disruptions (fractures and/or dislocations). Both external (outside the skin) and internal (located in or on the bone) fixations are advocated. Pelvic stability provides comfort decreases hemorrhage and facilitates patient mobilization.