Repair of Pediatric LC3 Pelvic Ring Injury.

J Orthop Trauma · Aug 2025 · Review

Coscia A, Nakken E, Jandzinski M, Perdue A, Hake M, Ahn J

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

Orthopaedic Trauma Pediatric Orthopaedics

SUMMARY — THE REDUCTIONThis review describes reduction and fixation of pediatric LC3 pelvic ring injuries, focusing on open versus percutaneous techniques for treating the associated crescent fracture.
Abstract, as published

Lateral compression (LC) 3 pelvic ring injuries are high energy, complex patterns that may include a "crescent fracture," which is an important consideration when determining the appropriate fixation tactic. This review discusses the reduction and fixation of a pediatric LC3 pelvic ring injury with particular focus on the open and percutaneous techniques for treatment of a crescent fracture.

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