Pelvic Injury -- Need Info

I am looking for some people that have unfortunately encountered the injuries I now have to figure out recovery expectations.

Background. Last Sunday came up short on a double during practice at a race. I felt my abdomen hit the tank and chest hit the bars. It sounded like a bag of ice rupturing inside. I do not think I lost consciousness.

Fast forward. After being taken to a local ER room, I was Lifeflighted to a trauma unit in Pittsburgh (Presby). The main concern was pelvic injury and bladder problems.

Ended up:

1. Broken wrist, multiple breaks -- have a cast just past elbow.

2. A few broken ribs

3. Pelvic Fracture - Distasis(sp?). apparently this happens to womenwhen delivering a child, it is a separtion of the bones in the pelvic area.

4. Bladder was bleeding, but has stopped.

With all of this, there is to be no weight bearing on the the legs for 5-8 weeks!! and then rehab.

Anyone here have this pelvic injury before or can give me an idea of what to expect? Right now, nothing requires surgury.

I was in full gear, including knee braces. I will admit that I did not have a chest protector on since the terrain was not rocky. That may have helped the rib fractures. I have made the chouce not to wear it since every other crash over the bars with it have resulted in a collar bone injury.

My judgement should be re-evaluated with the chest protector -- i know.

I am not sure what would have protected the pelvic area. It was basically my crotch slamming into the gas cap and tank.

As far as medical advances go, may not really apply since there is no surgery required. The rehab techniques are probably better.


I know this sounds like an old folks injury. I seem to find on the internet that 8% of all dirt bike injuries involve pelvic injuries. Seems like a lot.