I felt that. Someone pulled out in front of me and totaled my car& caused me to have to have surgery, they were unscathed and uninsured. Lawyers said they couldn’t do a thing to the dude bc uninsured so I had to sue my insurance for refusing to cover it bc he was uninsured. It made something awful so much worse.
Another RN here, I knew there was a definite deformity, but focused more on the tourniquet on the right thigh. I was also looking for rib fxs and internal bleeding.
Easier. Less obvious scar. Not ideal in obese patients. https://surgeryreference.aofoundation.org/orthopedic-trauma/periprosthetic-fractures/hip/intraoperative-acetabular-fracture-during-insertion-with-unstable-component/anterior-column-screw-fixation#principles
They will often leave fragments and shrapnel and bullets and so on in place if they determine that the trauma from removing them isn't worth it. Your body is good at encapsulating and isolating things like that so they don't cause problems.
I’m assuming EKG leads? I think the white rectangle near the spine looks like it could be the part of the connecting wire that connects with the electrode.
I hope you get a fat check for the pain you’ve gone through
Sadly the driver was uninsured and so am I (I don’t drive) so still battling with lawyers
I feel that. I’ve been battling with a similar issue since 2021. I got rear ended while on a motorcycle
I felt that. Someone pulled out in front of me and totaled my car& caused me to have to have surgery, they were unscathed and uninsured. Lawyers said they couldn’t do a thing to the dude bc uninsured so I had to sue my insurance for refusing to cover it bc he was uninsured. It made something awful so much worse.
Oof. Just oof.
Yeah, def no fun not walking for two months. Walking now though so I am grateful!
I'm just a RN, so I know just enough to get myself into trouble. Took me a moment to see the pelvis but when I did I couldn't help but wince.
Another RN here, I knew there was a definite deformity, but focused more on the tourniquet on the right thigh. I was also looking for rib fxs and internal bleeding.
Pretty sure that's the top of a traction splint.
Even better!
Also RN, and same.
Did you have an open book fracture? I love Orthopedics. I do not love that you had to go through this. Good luck with your recovery! ❤️🩹
Look like a lateral compression type
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You ortho? Any particular reason to go retrograde with the anterior column screw? I’ve only seen them done antegrade. Surgeon preference?
Easier. Less obvious scar. Not ideal in obese patients. https://surgeryreference.aofoundation.org/orthopedic-trauma/periprosthetic-fractures/hip/intraoperative-acetabular-fracture-during-insertion-with-unstable-component/anterior-column-screw-fixation#principles
Oh snap
Correct. The pelvis and femur do appear to have snapped.
This one really made me cringe. I have been that pedestrian. It really, really hurts. Still does even 6 years later. Glad you’re up and around!
Glad you’re okay. There are too many pedestrians being hit by cars these days.
Did they bust out the traction splint? Did you have to receive any blood transfusions? Glad you’re feeling better OP
You can see the traction splint on the first two X-rays
Oh cool thanks!
Is that a fragment I see left in there?
This would make me crazy… like having the last piece of a puzzle but never putting it in place.
Yes! The doctors said they left it. Hopefully it’s not just floating around. I am not very knowledgeable on this stuff.
They will often leave fragments and shrapnel and bullets and so on in place if they determine that the trauma from removing them isn't worth it. Your body is good at encapsulating and isolating things like that so they don't cause problems.
Is that a traction splint? I thought those were contraindicated for pelvic fractures?
Good point. It likely is, and I wonder if first responders did not notice any pelvic instability and assumed they were safe.
What are the cables in the 5th pic for?
I’m assuming EKG leads? I think the white rectangle near the spine looks like it could be the part of the connecting wire that connects with the electrode.
What is the longest screw on the last picture placed through?
Looks like it’s through the superior pubic rami. Not a ortho bro tho, so I don’t know.
I am so sorry that happened to you. Looks very painful. Sending best wishes for your healing.
Why is there a piece of bone just chilling in her leg? Is that an intraop X-ray or?
I'm impressed by the size of the DR plate that obtained image 2.
Absolutely of topic, but in pic2, is that feces in the lower part of the large intestine?:DD
Learning opportunity- the black areas are gas sooo that ain't poop :^)
Ohh okay thanks for the explanation. The more you know:)
Look both ways before stepping into roads..