Pelvis - Superior and inferior ramus fractures - AP

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Pelvis - Superior and inferior ramus fractures - AP

  • This image demonstrates fracturing of both pubic rami with comminution
  • If there is a fracture of one pubic ramus there is almost always a second fracture of the other ramus visible

Pelvis - Superior ramus fracture - AP

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Pelvis - Superior ramus fracture - AP

  • This image shows an example of the exception to the rule
  • There is an obvious fracture of the superior pubic ramus but no clearly visible fracture of the inferior ramus

Page author: Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust UK (Read bio)

Last reviewed: November 2018