Pelvic fracture is associated with: (A) Intraperitoneal bladder rupture, (B) Extraperitoneal bladder rupture, (C) Anterior urethral injury, (D) None
Answer is B. Rupture of bladder is mostly seen in public symphisis disruption or public rami fractures. Complications of pelvic fractures: Rupture of urethra (Most common--membranous urethra) Extraperitoneal rupture of bladder Injury to rectum or vagina Injury to major vessels - common iliac aery. Injury to nerves--lumbar sacral plexus Rupture of diaphragm