Orthopedic Trauma Directions 2011; 9(1): 9-14
DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1267071
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Pelvic or acetabular fractures

Mortality for pediatric versus adult patients
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Publication Date:
26 January 2011 (online)

Summary

Three registry studies of pediatric versus adult patients with pelvic fractures report on the mortality rates of these patient populations. While pelvic fractures occur in the context of severe traumatic injury, rates of mortality directly attributable to the pelvic fracture are low for both pediatric and adult patients, particularly for pediatric patients.

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