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Unstable Pelvic Trauma Patient: ED Presentations, Evaluation, and Management

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Limb-length discrepancy is not often apparent in pelvic fractures and would be more suggestive of a femoral fracture or dislocation. 23 Pelvic binding remains a critical resuscitation step well within the purview of the ED physician, and can be reviewed here: [link]. Figure 2: Open book pelvic fracture. J Clin Orthop Trauma.