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In younger patients, a broken pelvis usually results from an accident involving heavy external trauma.
In younger patients, a broken pelvis usually results from an accident involving heavy external trauma. Older people (especially if they suffer from osteoporosis) can sometimes break their pelvis simply by falling down. A pelvic fracture causes pain in the hip area, a protective limp, and sometimes also misalignment and an inability to walk. Symptoms range from quite mild to life-threatening.
A broken pelvis can't be diagnosed by sight. If a broken pelvis is suspected and the patient is unable to walk after an accident:
Broken pelvis
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