AO pelvic fracture classification: can an educational package improve orthopaedic registrar performance?

Background: The unstable pelvic fracture has been described as the 'killing fracture' because of the risk of significant vascular compromise. The ability to correctly classify pelvic fractures may therefore be crucial in optimizing patient outcomes. Pelvic fracture classification is difficult and previous research has indicated that ability is suboptimal in orthopaedic registrars.