Acute Osseous Injury to the Pelvis and Acetabulum

Fractures of the pelvic ring are associated with high morbidity and mortality, the prognosis depends on the complications and the adequacy of treatment, being imaging specially with MDCT essential for diagnosing and treatment planning. Stress fractures are frequent in the pelvis, both insufficiency and fatigue fractures. MR imaging is very sensitive in detecting early signs, such as bone marrow edema or small fracture line. Many tendons arise from the pelvis apophyses and there are prone to avulsion injuries. The knowledge of the most common insertion sites is essential, together with the specific age group is essential for the accurate diagnosis and avoid mistakes.