Pelvic Girdle

PELVIC GIRDLE

Indication

• Suspected fracture of the pelvic ring following high-energy trauma

Contraindications

• Low-energy trauma

• Lateral compression

1. Prior

• Gently assess the stability of the pelvic ring

• Assess femoral pulses and gross motor/sensory function in the legs

2. Procedure

• Adduct the legs and rotate them inwards

• Place the girdle under the patient’s back minimizing patient movement

• Center the girdle over the major trochanter

• Apply concentric force and lock the girdle

3. Post

• Reassess femoral pulses and gross motor/sensory function in the legs

• Pelvic X-ray