Pelvic Ring Fracture
Medical term: Pelvic Ring Disruption
Overview
A pelvic ring fracture involves a break in the bony ring formed by the sacrum and the two innominate bones of the pelvis. Because the pelvis is a closed ring, a fracture in one location is often accompanied by a second injury elsewhere in the ring, which may include ligament disruption or a second fracture. These injuries most commonly result from high-energy trauma such as motor vehicle collisions, motorcycle accidents, or falls from height.
Pelvic ring fractures range from stable injuries that heal with activity restriction to life-threatening disruptions that require emergency surgery to control bleeding and restore skeletal stability. Our San Diego trauma surgery team has extensive experience managing the full spectrum of pelvic ring injuries, from initial stabilization through definitive surgical repair and rehabilitation.