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Table 3 Mean pressure in the pubic symphysis (in N) before and after application of a SAM Pelvic Sling II and a T-POD at three different levels (greater trochanter, iliac crest, below the greater trochanter)

From: Comparison of T-POD and SAM Pelvic Sling II and the influence of attachment level in the initial management of unstable pelvic type C injuries – a cadaveric study

Level of application

Greater trochanter

Iliac crest

Below greater trochanter

SAM Pelvic Sling II

Before application

0.20

0.20

0.10

After application

1.60

0.54

0.66

T-POD

Before application

0.18

0.16

0.12

After application

2.10

1.22

1.42