Client Reviews

Home > Abdominal Injury Resource Center > Blunt Pelvic Trauma

Blunt Pelvic Trauma

Injury to the bones of the pelvic region can be debilitating and require months of rehabilitation. The most common cause of blunt pelvic trauma is a motor vehicle accident; however, in the elderly, it is more common to occur as the result of a fall – especially in women with weaker bones, or osteoporosis. A strong blunt force directed at the pelvic region or a very forceful compressive force can cause the bones of the pelvis to fracture. Since the pelvic region is very vascular, it is very easy for the fractured bone(s) itself or the injurious force to cause blood vessel damage resulting in massive internal bleeding.

Symptoms and Treatment

Blunt pelvic trauma is a very painful injury that results in a person being unable to walk, balance, or even stand in some cases. The pelvis is what gives your lower body the stability it needs to accomplish these tasks. If bleeding were to occur, the individual can develop signs of shock – including but not limited to a rapid heartbeat, fast and shallow breathing, pale skin, and lightheadedness.

Treatment for this type of injury involves any necessary measures to stabilize your heart rate, blood pressure, and breathing as well as surgery to stabilize the bones to allow appropriate healing. For stabilizing your heart rate and blood pressure a beta blocker, such as metoprolol, may be used. If you are having difficulty breathing a breathing tube may be necessary as well. Once the pelvic fractures have healed, a person may need anywhere from a couple weeks to months of rehabilitative and physical therapy.

Prognosis

An acute pelvic fracture can quickly lead to uncontrollable bleeding and results in death in up to 1/3 of cases. In those that eventually receive surgery to stabilize the pelvis and allow healing, they typically have minimal to no long-term effects.

Compassionate Legal Representation
That You Need

Pelvic trauma injuries can occur due to a variety of reckless actions. Recovery hurts emotionally, psychologically and financially. At Page Law, our St. Louis accident attorneys, will help you recover compensation for damages you’ve suffered by seeking liable parties. We will work to provide quality counsel that you need during this difficult time.

Missouri Injury Resource Center

• Abdominal Compartment Syndrome
• Blunt Splenic Injury
• Blunt Hepatic Injury
• Blunt Pancreatic Injury

• Blunt Hollow Viscus Injury
• Blunt Urinary Tract Injury
• Blunt Abdominal Vessel Trauma
• Blunt Pelvic Trauma

• Cervical Spinal Injury
• Lumbar Disk Herniation
• Lumbar Muscle Injury
• Penetrating Spinal Cord Injury

• Prior Back Problems
• Thoracolumbar Spinal Injuries
• Vertebral Fracture

• Blunt Aortic Injury
• Blunt Cardiac Trauma
• Blunt Thoracic Great Vessel Trauma
• Esophageal Trauma
• Flail Chest
• Hemothorax
• Penetrating Cardiac Trauma

• Penetrating Lung Injury
• Pneumothorax
• Pulmonary Contusion
• Rib Fractures
• Smoke Inhalation
• Tracheal Injury
• Traumatic Diaphragmatic Injury

• Muscle Crush Injury
• Muscle Strain Tear
• Skin Lacerations and Avulsions
• Traumatic Amputation
• Tendon Rupture

• First Degree Burn
• Second Degree Burn
• Third Degree Burn
• Trauma in Pregnancy

• Hand Fracture

• Hand Laceration

• Anoxic Brain Injury
• Cerebral Hemorrhage & Hematoma
• Concussion
• Diffuse Axonal Injury

• Facial Fractures
• Injury from Airbag Deployment
• Penetrating Brain Injury
• TMJ Injury

• Ligament Injury
• Meniscus Injury

• Patellar Fracture & Dislocation

• Ankle Fracture
• Hip Dislocation

• Knee Dislocation

• Clavicle Dislocation
• Clavicular Fracture
• Rotator Cuff Tears

• Scapular Dislocation
• Scapular Fracture
• Shoulder Dislocation