Posterior Fixation of APC-2 Pelvic Ring Injuries Decreases Rates of Anterior Plate Failure and Malunion

Conclusions: Our study indicated that use of an anterior plate and a supplemental posterior screw for fixation of APC-2 pelvic ring injuries significantly decreases the rate of anterior plate failure and malunion compared with use of an anterior plate alone. The potential for selection and detection bias introduced by our study design limited the strength of this conclusion. Level of Evidence: Therapeutic Level III. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.

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Source: JBJS - May 31, 2016 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Avilucea, F. R., Whiting, P. S., Mir, H. Tags: Trauma Scientific Articles Source Type: research