Malgaigne fracture
two vertical fractures involving one side of the pelvic ring
- one fracture anterior to the acetabulum
- usually through the pubic ramus
- one fracture posterior to the acetabulum
- usually through the ilium
- separation of the SI joint may occur instead
usually the result of direct trauma
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2002-04-18