Percutaneous Fixation in Pelvic and Acetabular Fractures: Understanding Evolving Indications and Contraindications

Percutaneous fixation technique for the management of pelvic and acetabular fractures is gaining wider acceptance in the orthopedic trauma community. The development of new surgical techniques for antegrade and retrograde placement of pelvic and acetabular columnarscrews, and the increased access to advanced imaging and navigational tools has resulted in an increased application of the technique. With its increased use in tertiary trauma centers, newly trained traumatologists are rapidly embracing the advantages of percutaneous fixation perhaps at the cost of a decreased emphasis on the traditional exposures and approaches.

Source: Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics - September 22, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Arvind von Keudell, Daniel Tobert, Edward K. Rodriguez Source Type: research