The World Society of Emergency Surgery (WSES) reported a classification system for pelvic trauma.
Patient selection: pelvic trauma
Parameters:
(1) Young-Burgees classification of pelvic fracture
(2) hemodynamic status
(3) mechanical stability
Young-Burgees Classification
Mechanical Stability
Hemodynamic Stability
WSES Grade
APC 1, LC1
stable
I (minor)
APC 2, APC 3, LC 2, LC 3
unstable
II (moderate)
VS, CM
III (moderate)
NA
IV (severe)
where:
• APC = anterior-posterior compression
• LC = lateral compression
• VS = vertical shear
• CM = combined mechanism
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Specialty: Surgery, orthopedic, Emergency Medicine