## Overview Pelvic fracture involvement refers to fractures that affect the obturator foramen region or associated muscles and nerves. Severe hind-limb lameness, crepitus on rectal examination, pelvic asymmetry, and swelling over the hip are typical. The obturator nerve may be damaged. ## Causes Trauma. ## Diagnosis Rectal palpation and ultrasound. ## Treatment Strict rest and pain management. Nerve damage is treated supportively. ## Recovery and Prognosis Variable and often guarded when the fracture is unstable or nerves are involved. ## Prevention Trauma avoidance.
severe hind-limb lameness; crepitus on rectal examination; asymmetric pelvis; swelling over the hip
## Overview Pelvic fracture involvement refers to fractures that affect the obturator foramen region or associated muscles and nerves. Severe hind-limb lameness, crepitus on rectal examination, pelvic asymmetry, and swelling over the hip are typical. The obturator nerve may be damaged. ## Causes Trauma. ## Diagnosis Rectal palpation and ultrasound. ## Treatment Strict rest and pain management. Nerve damage is treated supportively. ## Recovery and Prognosis Variable and often guarded when the fracture is unstable or nerves are involved. ## Prevention Trauma avoidance.
severe hind-limb lameness; crepitus on rectal examination; asymmetric pelvis; swelling over the hip