Tag Philip F. Stahel MD FACS

Pelvic Fractures

1 What are the first steps in the evaluation and treatment of a patient with pelvic ring injuries? Severely injured patients with high-energy acute pelvic ring disruptions are at high risk of mortality from associated exsanguinating hemorrhage. Diagnostic workup strategies…

Spinal Cord Injuries

1 What is the difference between a spinal column injury and a spinal cord injury? Injuries to the spinal column can include damage to bone, disks, and/or ligaments. These injuries may induce spinal instability. Instability results when the spine can…