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The horizontal shear fracture of the pelvis.

Brenton P JohnsZsolt Janos Balogh
Published in: European journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society (2021)
The horizontal shear fracture of the pelvis is a high-energy injury characterised by separation of the anterior and posterior pelvic ring through the acetabula. Good outcomes can be achieved with open reduction and internal fixation of displaced fractures.
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