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Even when resources are abundant, the surgical management of complex pelvic ring and acetabular fractures/dislocations is usually done in specialized centers by specially trained and skilled surgeons, using sophisticated imaging technology and a wide array of equipment, instruments, and implants. Blood and blood products are easily available, as is advanced intra- and postoperative monitoring, in the recovery room or even the intensive care unit if necessary. In austere environments few if any of these resources are usually available. Conservative management has been and still remains the most common treatment of these injuries.
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Gosselin, R.A. (2016). Pelvis and Acetabular Fractures. In: Robinson, J. (eds) Orthopaedic Trauma in the Austere Environment. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-29122-2_39
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