Table 2.
Young-Burgess classification of pelvic ring injuries.8
| Pattern | Characteristics | Incidence |
|---|---|---|
| LC | I. Rami fracture and ipsilateral sacral compression. | 48.7% |
| II. Rami fracture and ipsilateral crescent fracture. | 7.4% | |
| III. Rami fracture and contralateral APC injury. | 9.3% | |
| APC | I. Symphysis diastasis < 2 cm; SI joints intact. | 0% |
| II. Symphysis diastasis with disruption of the anterior SI ligaments. | 11.1% | |
| III. Symphysis diastasis with disruption of the anterior and posterior SI ligaments. | 4.3% | |
| VS | Vertical displacement of one or both hemipelvices. | 5.6% |
| Combined | A combination of the above injuries. | 6.8% |