This video describes, in schematic form, and demonstrates visually, the application of an external fixator ... read more ↘ to the iliac crest in a patient with an open book fracture, who was hemodynamically compromised. There is more to management of the unstable pelvis than this, but this video concentrates on the surgical management. The patient gave consent for the use of this recording for educational purposes. Please do not copy or reproduce the content. Orthocycle is a registered charity in the UK. We recycle medical equipment and orthotics from the UK to less economically developed countries, and provide training in the UK and abroad on external fixation surgery. ↖ read less
