Management of stable VS unstable pelvic fracture
Definition of stable injury: able to withstand physiological forces without significant displacement (ie. <1cm). Usually managed conservatively.
Unstable pelvic fractures can be unstable vertically or rotationally. Operative management is required with either External Fixation or Open Reduction with Internal Fixation (ORIF).
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All unstable pelvic fractures require operative management.