Do you know how to stabilize a pelvic fracture? Most pelvic fractures are caused by some type of traumatic, high-energy event, such as a car or motorcycle collision. This week's Medic Minute comes from King of the Hammers, where our Director of Education, Billy Haley shows you what tool you'll need and what to do in the event that someone you are with sustains a pelvic fracture. | My Medic

Elliot was hit by a car and sustained a broken pelvis. With injuries this severe, his prognosis wasn't certain, but we weren't giving up hope. Elliot surprised us all when he began to take steps on his own. His fighting spirit, as well as intense PT and medical care provided by one of our vet's who took him home to foster, helped Elliot on the road toward recovery. We're happy to report that Elliot is now ready for his forever home, all thanks to our medical team of super heroes who never gave u

Broken Pelvis and Recovery Patient

Six broken ribs, a fractured pelvis and an eye that needed to be sewn back in. Eloise was hit by a car and left on the side of the road. The driver didn’t stop. Eloise is a survivor. She’s in our care now, and we are hopeful for a smooth and uneventful recovery. We are hoping her broken bones mend and she has no long term issues with her bowels or bladder. Eloise will be on bed/crate rest for the next 6 weeks as we keep a close eye on her healing. She will require pain medication, more x-rays, p