Which of the following fracture is associated with high moality and morbidity?: (A) Femur shaft fractures, (B) Pelcetabular fractures, (C) Subtrochanteric fractures, (D) Shaft tibia fractures
Answer is B. Pelcetabular fractures are associated with high morbidity and moality because: *They are caused by high velocity injuries. *They can have associated compound fractures along. *There is significant blood loss present usually. Ref: campbell's 12th/e pg.2777