Operative treatment of old fractures of pelvis / 中华创伤骨科杂志

Objective To discuss operative treatment of old fractures of pelvis. Methods Since February 2000, 14 cases with old fracture of pelvis have been treated in our hospital with operative scar or callus settlement, traction and reduction, and internal fixation. Results All patients were followed up from 6 months to 3 years and 6 months. According to such indexes as pelvic shape, length difference between lower limbs, gait, and radiogram, the scores were excellent in 8 cases, fine in 4 and poor in 2, with the excellent and good rate being 85.7%. Conclusion With reasonable design and appropriate method, operative treatment is fit for old fractures of pelvis because it can avoid severe disability and improve the quality of life of the patients.

First aid protocols for severe pelvic fractures / 中华创伤骨科杂志

Objective To discuss diagnostic classification and emergency treatment protocols for complex pelvic fractures. Methods The first aid management of 23 cases of major pelvic fractures were analyzed retrospectively. Results 22 of the patients survived, but one died of hemorrhagic shock.Conclusions Correct classification of severe pelvic fractures is of guidance value to the first aid management. Cooperation among multiple departments, comprehensive application of various surgical methods, early stabilization of hemodynamics, rapid repair of injured organs, stabilization of pelvic ring with external fixator are effective techniques to enhance the survival rate of patients with severe pelvic fractures.

Treatment of fractures of symphysiolysis / superior and inferior ramus of pubis and sacrum: 11 cases / 中华创伤骨科杂志

Objective To explore the treatment of fractures of symphysiolysis /superior and inferior ramus of pubis and sacrum. Methods We treated 11 cases of fractures of symphysiolysis / superior and inferior ramus of pubis and sacrum with pubic symphysis double plate +sacrum rods, and analyzed the clinical results of the operation. Results All the 11 cases were followed up for a period of 6 months to 2 years. 2 cases had numbness of perineum and foot drop which were cured with posterior tibial muscle tendon translocation. 1 case had chronic pain in sacroiliac region, and needed antalgica occasionally. The others had a satisfactory recovery. Conclusion For fracture of symphysiolysis /superior and inferior ramus of pubis and sacrum, pubic symphysis double plate +sacrum rods can get a good clinical result.