Anterior internal fixation to treat vertical unstable pelvic fracture

摘要

With the Chinese development of industry, agriculture and communication, various traffic and work related accidents are increasing, leading to an increase in pelvic fractures. Among the different kinds of fractures, pelvic fracture is the third largest cause of death.1 The treatment of pelvic fractures is a “hot spot” and a difficult point in orthopedic surgery. Since 1998 we have treated 20 patients with vertical unstable pelvic fracture using anterior internal fixation. Satisfactory results have been obtained.