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Tile Classification of Pelvic Fractures

Result Interpretation
Classification Characteristics
Type A (Stable) A1 Intact posterior ring, iliac avulsion fracture
A2 Intact posterior ring, direct iliac fracture
A3 Intact posterior ring, transverse sacral fracture below S2
Type B (Rotationally Unstable, Vertically Stable) B1 Open book injury, unilateral external rotation instability
B2 Lateral compression, unilateral internal rotation instability
B3 Bilateral type B injuries
Type C (Both Rotationally and Vertically Unstable) C1 Unilateral vertical instability
C2 Bilateral injuries, one side rotationally unstable, the other side vertically unstable
C3 Bilateral vertical instability

Explanation

The Tile classification combines injury mechanisms and radiological findings into types A, B, and C. This classification system better describes the stability of the pelvic ring and is widely used in guiding the final treatment of pelvic fractures.

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