Presentation
Quad bike accident
Patient Data
Age: 65 years
Gender: Female
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Diastasis of the pubic symphysis, fractures of the superior and inferior pubic rami bilaterally.
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There is disruption of the pubic symphysis, with a notably wide diastasis seen between the individual flamingo views consistent with significant disruption of the ligamentous structures of the symphysis, which widens to a distance of 24 mm on the left foot up view.
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Screw plate fixation seen to the bilateral superior pubic rami.
Case Discussion
The 'flamingo view' although seldom utilized, is a specialized orthopedic projection of the pelvis to screen for instability of the pubic symphysis.