Fractures of the pelvic ring are potentially life-threatening complications of high-energy trauma, such as that caused by motor vehicle collisions (Figure 1A). 1 The primary mode of death from these ...

In a severe traumatic pelvic fracture, the sheering forces of the trauma or pieces of the broken pelvic bones can lacerate or tear the urinary system. This type of trauma can range in its severity and ...

PHOENIX — Poor function and a near 50% rate of dyspareunia was seen in women with previous pelvic ring fractures and a statistically significant increase in the number of Caesarean births in women who ...

Pelvic fractures are a major cause of mortality and morbidity among the aging female population. Radiation therapy for pelvic cancers can cause bone damage, which might increase the risk of bone ...

March 23, 2010 — Standard X-rays are not a reliable indicator of hip and pelvic fractures, according to an article published in the April issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology. "Hip fractures ...

Many things can cause pelvic pain, from menstruation to potentially serious infections. Talk with a clinician about ongoing pelvic pain, especially if you have other symptoms, like nausea or fatigue.