Malgaigneʼs Fracture: The Larrey Variant-A Case Report

A rare Malgaigne fracture with caudal displacement of the acetabular section is presented. This variant has not received significant mention in existing literature. It is important because it changes the approach to initial stabilization. Treatment is best accomplished with ORIF and placement of a s...

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Veröffentlicht in:The journal of trauma 1991-11, Vol.31 (11), p.1553-1554
Hauptverfasser: GRIGGS, SEAN, KULENOVIC, ELVEDIN, SELIGSON, DAVID
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:A rare Malgaigne fracture with caudal displacement of the acetabular section is presented. This variant has not received significant mention in existing literature. It is important because it changes the approach to initial stabilization. Treatment is best accomplished with ORIF and placement of a sacral bar. Significant complications would occur if this variant were mistaken and treated with traction.
ISSN:0022-5282
1529-8809
DOI:10.1097/00005373-199111000-00018