Fig. (1) The three most frequently used PCCDs tested in this study.

1A Pelvic Binder®
Manufacturer: Pelvic Binder Inc., Dallas, TX, USA
Size: One size fits all. “Cut-to-fit” 6-8” gap
Closing mechanism: Velcro-backed fastener with shoelace mechanism
Application instructions: Health care providers should be able to get at least two fingers between the patient and the binder after applying pressure
1B SAM-Sling®
Manufacturer: SAM Medical Products, Newport, OR, USA
Size: Sized to fit. Extra Small, Standard, and Extra Large. Small belt leaving more space for clinical diagnostics or entrance to the abdomen
Closing mechanism: Fastener with an auto-stop buckle (33lbs) that limits circumferential compression at the time of PCCD application to the minimal required pulling force for pelvic reduction
Application instructions: Buckle placed close to midline. Pulled tight with or without assistance with two hands in opposite directions
1C Trauma Pelvic Orthodic Device®(T-POD)
Manufacturer: Bio Cybernetics Inter-national, La Verne, CA, USA
Size: One size fits all. “Cut-to-fit” 6-8” gap.
Closing mechanism: Simultaneous circumferential compression through Velcro-backed mechanical advantage pulley system with a pull-tab
Application instructions: Health care providers should be able to insert two fingers between the patient and the T-POD