The clinical characteristics and management of paediatric pelvic fractures: a changing landscape based on skeletal maturity.

Victor LuShrav GowrishankarZaki ArshadAzeem ThahirJonathan LenihanScott McdonaldJaikirty RawalPeter HullDaud ChouAndrew Carrothers

Published in: European journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society (2022)

PPFs occurring in skeletally mature and immature patients are significantly different in terms of mechanism of injury, fracture severity, fracture pattern, and management strategy. There is a high rate of associated injuries, necessitating an integrated multidisciplinary approach in paediatric trauma centres.

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