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36. What is the initial plain X-ray view for pelvic trauma?

A) AP pelvis B) Inlet and outlet views C) Judet views D) Oblique views

37. What is the most common fracture pattern in elderly pelvic trauma?

A) Stable lateral compression fracture (LC type) B) Open book C) Vertical shear D) Acetabular fracture

38. What is the most common complication of pelvic fractures besides bleeding?

A) Nonunion and malunion B) Avascular necrosis C) Osteomyelitis D) Leg length discrepancy

39. What is the most common cause of death in pelvic fracture patients who survive initial resuscitation?

A) Multi-organ failure and sepsis B) Hemorrhage C) Head injury D) PE

40. What is the classification of acetabular fractures described by Letournel?

A) Elementary (5 types) and associated (5 types) fracture patterns B) Tile classification C) Young-Burgess classification D) AO classification