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Malgaigne Fracture

February 15th, 2021
 
 
 
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Overview

  • Look For

    Pelvic disruption with fracture-dislocation both anteriorly and posteriorly, resulting in a 'floating' acetabulum.
  • Anteriorly - superior & inferior pubic rami, or pubic symphysis
  • Posteriorly - sacroiliac joint, ilium or sacrum
  • Mechanism

  • High-energy pelvic trauma.
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