Doctors can usually recognize most fractures by examining the injury and taking X-rays. Sometimes an X-ray will not show a fracture. This is especially common with some wrist fractures, hip fractures (especially in older people), and stress fractures. read more
Open Pelvic Fractures An open pelvic fracture is a fracture with site open to the external environment, as well as a fracture site communicating with a vaginal or rectal laceration. Open pelvic fractures are generally associated with significant bony disruption and severe soft tissue damage. read more