Fig. 2From: Emergency radiological examination of the externally stabilized pelvis – there is a catch to it: lessons learned from two cases with symphyseal disruption despite initial inconspicuous computed tomographyPlain pelvic radiographs after CT scan. Anteroposterior pelvic radiograph with (a) and without (b) the SAM Pelvic Sling™ II. The symphyseal gap appears normal, yet little vertical displacement of the pubic symphysis can be noted as a subtle hint of unstable pelvic injury (a). Without external stabilization the left iliosacral joint and the pubic symphysis are decisively wider (b)Back to article page