Pelvic ring fractures in polytrauma patient – a perpetual challenge – four case presentation

Abstract

In this paper we present a series of four cases of multiple trauma patients that associated pelvic ring fractures. The objective was to show the complexity of this pathology, the therapeutical efforts needed to treat such patients and the very different end results such case may have. Polytrauma is still a serious public health issue because of the increased mortality and morbidity in the young population, which leads to a significant socio-economic impact.

Keywords

• polytrauma
• pelvic fractures