Symptoms and Treatment of a Broken Pelvis Caused by a New York Accident

A broken pelvis can be a life threatening. The pelvis is a butterfly shaped structure that is located at the end of the trunk. It protects many digestive and reproductive organs and when this bony structure is broken, the result can be catastrophic. The majority of pelvic fractures are caused by car crashes, falls and other accidents.

Large nerves and blood vessels that go to the legs travel through the pelvis, which also acts as a point of attachment for muscles that connect from the legs and up the body. Since the pelvis plays such a vital role, a fracture can cause serious injury, including internal bleeding, organ damage and nerve damage.

Symptoms of a Broken Pelvis
A pelvic fracture is a very painful injury that often leads to swelling and bruising. When a sudden accident causes the broken pelvis, there are usually other injuries as well. Due to the amount of bleeding that is associated with this injury, it is not uncommon for the injured person to go into shock.

Some of the symptoms of a pelvic fracture include:

Abdominal pain
Numbness or tingling
Bleeding
Trouble standing or walking
Pain in the buttock or thigh

Treatment of a Broken Pelvis
Usually surgery is required when a pelvic fracture results from an accident due to the significant amount of bleeding. The pelvis will be stabilized so that the doctors can focus on any internal damage to the nerves, organs and blood vessels. A pelvic fracture may require an internal device to hold the pelvic bones in place, such as a compression screw and side plate, pins or plates and screws. The recovery time following surgery is long.

If you or a loved one has suffered from a broken pelvis resulting from a car, truck, motorcycle or fall accident caused by someone else’s carelessness, you may be entitled to compensation. Contact the accident attorneys in Manhattan and Long Island at Rappaport, Glass, Greene and Levine at 800.734.9445 for legal advice.