Classification of pelvic injury

There are various system of classification, the two most commonly used are:

1.Young-Burgess Classification more common and useful in ED as it is based on mechanism and stability.

Fig.22 Edited image via Radiopaedia.org. Case courtesy of Dr Matt Skalski

2. Tile Classification based on pelvic stability and useful for guiding pelvic reconstruction.

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Young-Burgess Classification Type II and III/ Tile B and C are all unstable pelvic fractures requiring surgical intervention2.