Anterior Subcutaneous Internal Fixation of the Pelvis: Placement of the INFIX

The treatment of displaced or unstable pelvic fractures involves surgical stabilization. Traditional methods of fixation for the anterior pelvic ring include plate fixation, screw fixation, or external fixation. Recently, a technique for using spinal pedicle screws to create an anterior subcutaneous internal fixator, also termed an “INFIX,” has been reported with some success. Although no technique has proved clinically superior, the subcutaneous technique offers significant advantages over traditional pelvic external fixation.

Source: Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics - September 22, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: George W. Chaus, Michael J. Weaver Source Type: research