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Pelvic Fracture Surgery.

Edited By: M.L. Chip Routt, Jr., M.D.
Last updated Wednesday, January 12, 2005

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Preparing for surgery

What type of preparation needs to take place before pelvic fracture surgery for pelvic fracture?

Patients with unstable and displaced (misaligned) pelvic fractures are rapidly evaluated while being resuscitated. Preoperative X-rays including CT scans show the pelvic injury sites and the displacement patterns. Laboratory evaluations include serial hematocrit and clotting factor testing.

Who should perform pelvic fracture surgery for pelvic fracture and where?

Orthopedic trauma departments at Level One trauma centers typically designate one or two experienced surgeons as their Pelvic and Acetabular Fracture Team. The surgery should have a good chance for success when performed by a surgical team with such concentrated experience.

In what type of facility is pelvic fracture surgery for pelvic fracture usually done?

Level One trauma centers are the major referal sites for most patients with severe pelvic and acetabular fractures, therefore most pelvic surgeries are performed at these facilities.

Surgery for pelvic fracture at the University of Washington

If you are interested in making an appointment to discuss this procedure, you can request an appointment using our online referrals website. To request a referral online, please click here. You can also call 206-598-4288 (outside the Seattle area: 800-440-3280) to make an appointment.

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