[Combination fractures of the pelvic girdle: comparison of CT with the conventional pelvic image].

Abstract

102 polytraumatised patients with pelvic fractures were studied by conventional x-rays of the pelvis as well as by computed tomography to obtain detailed information on type and degree of the fractures. We paid particular attention to acetabular and sacral fractures and combinations thereof. We found that only computed tomography enabled us to precisely define type and degree of pelvic injury. We thus draw the conclusion that each patient with proven or suspected pelvic injury should be subjected to a CT study to enable the surgeon to plan his therapy-conservative or surgical-to the best benefit of the patient.