Pelvic Ring Injury, CT, transverse fx
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CA0532-Pelvic Ring Injury, CT, transverse fx
CA0532-Pelvic Ring Injury, CT, transverse fx
Case ReportHistory
Exam
Prior Study
Findings
Findings
Right L5 transverse process fracture. Transverse comminuted fractures of the right superior and inferior pubic rami. No additional fractures identified.
Hematoma in the right obturator internus muscle with mild adjacent pelvic soft tissue edema. Soft tissue edema within the superficial adipose layer of the right proximal thigh.
Normal alignment at the sacroiliac joints and at the pubic symphysis.
Small disc bulge at L5-S1. Mild sclerosis on the iliac side of both SI joints.
IUD and Foley catheter in place.
Impression
No CT evidence for sacral fracture. Sacroiliac joints are symmetric.
Acute right L5 transverse process fracture.