What Is a Pelvic Plate and Why Might You Need One?

 

If you’ve ever heard the term pelvic screw, it’s likely in the context of serious trauma or surgery. But in many cases, what accompanies that screw is something called a pelvic plate. These two components often work together to stabilize one of the most critical areas of the human skeleton: the pelvis.

The pelvis is a ring of bones that supports your spine, connects to your legs, and protects important organs like the bladder, intestines, and reproductive organs. Because of this central role, any break or disruption to the pelvic bones can cause serious complications like immobility, internal bleeding, nerve damage, or worse.