Pelvic and acetabular injuries are relatively rare and surgical reconstruction usually occurs only in specialist centres. As part of their work up there is a local protocol for radiological investigations including Judet oblique views for acetabular fractures, pelvic inlet and outlet for pelvic ring fractures and urethrograms for sustaining anterior pelvic injury. The aim of this service evaluation was to assess whether patients had these radiological investigations prior to transfer. The last 50 patients transferred for surgery were evaluated (41 male, 9 female), average age 48 (range 17–86). Four were excluded as original radiology not available and one due to non-acute presentation. Regional PACS systems were accessed and radiological investigations recorded.Introduction
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