Clinical Presentation & Protocol
Patient Usually Complains Of
Patient presents following [mechanism of injury, e.g., low-energy fall/MVC]. Reports localized pelvic pain exacerbated by movement or weight-bearing. Denies numbness, paresthesia, or loss of bowel/bladder control. Hemodynamically stable.
Clinical Examination Findings
Pelvic stability assessment: Pelvic ring stable to manual compression/distraction. No crepitus or abnormal motion noted. Skin intact, no ecchymosis or hematoma over the symphysis or iliac crests. Neurovascular status: Distal pulses 2+ bilaterally, sensation intact in L2-S1 dermatomes, motor strength 5/5 in lower extremities.
Treatment Protocol
Conservative management initiated. Strict weight-bearing precautions: [Non-weight bearing / Toe-touch weight bearing] for [X] weeks. Analgesia as per protocol. DVT prophylaxis indicated. Follow-up imaging and orthopedic consultation scheduled.