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Pelvic Bone Fracture Definition
Common names:
  • Broken Pelvis
  • Fractured Pelvis
  • Pelvic Bone Fracture
  • Pelvic Fracture
  • Pelvis Fracture
  • Pubis Fracture
A person with pelvic bone fracture has a break in one of the bones that make up the pelvis. The pelvis supports the spinal column and forms the hip joints. Images

Severe pelvic bone fractures can cause internal bleeding, a bladder injury, or a rectal injury. Images

Causes of pelvic bone fracture include:
  • Automobile accidents
  • Falls
  • Sports
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Last Updated: Sep 11, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MDJohn H. Beckett, MDD. Scott Gettings, MD
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