Anatomic considerations suggest distinct advantages associated with the use of subcristal pin positioning for pelvic external fixation compared with the alternative pin positions currently employed.

Two commonly used treatment methods are external fixation combined with percutaneous pin fixation and plate fixation.

Results: Seventy-four (51%) of the fractures were treated with external fixation and percutaneous pin fixation, and seventy were treated with dorsal, volar, or combined plate fixation.