Repetitive posterior iliac crest autograft harvest resulting in an unstable pelvic fracture and infected non-union: case report and review of the literature

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Fractures of the pelvic ring have been well studied, and the biomechanical relationship between the anterior and posterior elements is an important concept to understand these complex injuries. The vast majority of these injuries are due to trauma. However, in ra...

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Main Authors: Ziran Navid M, Morgan Steven J, Smith Wade R, Oakley Matthew J, Ziran Bruce H
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-12-01
Series:Patient Safety in Surgery
Online Access:http://www.pssjournal.com/content/1/1/6