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Unstable Pelvic Trauma Patient: ED Presentations, Evaluation, and Management

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The nuances of fracture patterns and delineating mechanically unstable pelvic fractures from stable ones is less important to the ED. Figure 2: Open book pelvic fracture. This is less critical in ED management of the unstable pelvic fracture, as the optimal site for identification of rectal or vaginal tears is the operating room.

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