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Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - British Volume, Vol 88-B, Issue 9, 1137-1140.
doi: 10.1302/0301-620X.88B9.17750  
Copyright © 2006 by British Editorial Society of Bone and Joint Surgery
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Delays in definitive reconstruction of complex pelvic and acetabular fractures

M. Bircher, FRCS(Eng), FRCS(Ed), Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon1; A. Lewis, FRCS(Eng), FRCS(Orth), Pelvic Fellow1; and S. Halder, MBBS, Preregistration House Officer, Pelvic Unit1

1 St George’s Hospital, Blackshaw Road, Tooting, London SW17 0QT, UK.

Correspondence should be sent to Mr M. Bircher; e-mail: martindbircher{at}hotmail.com

There are unacceptable delays in the management of pelvic trauma in the United Kingdom. In 2003 this became a political issue after TV and radio coverage. Changes to the service were introduced, including trauma coordinators and a special tariff, but has it made a difference?






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