Malgaigne fracture

(Joseph Francois Malgaigne, 18061865, French surgeon), a type of pelvic fracture in which breaks occur at two locations in the pelvic ring (anterior and posterior aspects). An example of a Malgaigne fracture is a vertical fracture of both pubic rami in association with a fracture of the ilium or sacrum or a dislocation of the sacroiliac joint; alternatively, dislocation of the symphysis with either dislocation of the sacroiliac joint or fracture of the sacrum or ilium may occur.

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