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Orthopaedics All India exam bbe98334

Which of the following fractures is associated with high moality and morbidity?

A
Femur shaft fractures
B
Pelcetabular fractures
C
Subtrochanteric fractures
D
Shaft tibia fractures
High-Yield Explanation
Pelcetabular fractures are associated with high morbidity and moality because:They are caused by high-velocity injuries They can have associated compound fractures alongThere may be damage to associated pelvic and abdominal organsThere is significant blood loss present usually(Refer: Mohindra's Fundamentals of Ohopedics, 2nd edition, pg no. 110, 117)

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