Pelvic fracture. Coloured X-ray of the pelvis of a 61 year old male patient with an 'open book' fracture. The pubic symphasis (bottom centre) and the

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Pelvic fracture. Coloured X-ray of the pelvis of a 61 year old male patient with an 'open book' fracture. The pubic symphasis (bottom centre) and the sacroiliac joints, where the ear-like ilium bones join the spine (upper centre), have become separated. This injury is typical of motorcycle accidents.

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