ArticleInternational orthopaedics2016
Minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis of acetabular anterior column fractures using the two-incision minimally invasive approach and a preshaped three dimension plate.
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- The influence of bone quality on radiological outcome in 50 consecutive acetabular fractures treated with a pre-contoured anatomic suprapectineal plate.Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery · 2022Article
- Optimal plate position in minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis for mid-shaft clavicle fractures: simulation using 3D-printed models of actual clinical cases.European journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society · 2021Article
- APACHE-Anterior Plating of the Acetabulum in Hemi-Endoscopic Technique: An Alternative Method for Internal Fixation of the Acetabulum.Arthroscopy techniques · 2021Article
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- Internal fixation of anterior acetabular fractures with a limited pararectus approach and the anatomical plates: preliminary results.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2021Article
- A Review on 3D-Printed Templates for Precontouring Fixation Plates in Orthopedic Surgery.Journal of clinical medicine · 2020Review
- A retrospective comparison of the conventional versus three-dimensional printed model-assisted surgery in the treatment of acetabular fractures.Acta orthopaedica et traumatologica turcica · 2020Article
- Supra-ilioinguinal versus modified Stoppa approach in the treatment of acetabular fractures: reduction quality and early clinical results of a retrospective study.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2019Article
- Clinical Applications of 3-Dimensional Printing Technology in Hip Joint.Orthopaedic surgery · 2019Review
- The pararectus approach for internal fixation of acetabular fractures involving the anterior column: evaluating the functional outcome.International orthopaedics · 2019Article
- Three-dimension-printed custom-made prosthetic reconstructions: from revision surgery to oncologic reconstructions.International orthopaedics · 2019Article
- Three dimensional printing technology and materials for treatment of elbow fractures.International orthopaedics · 2017Article
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Abstract
purposeTo investigate the treatment of acetabular anterior column fractures using a two-incision minimally invasive (TIMI) approach and minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis (MIPO) technique using a preshaped 3D plate.
methodsA group of 12 consecutive cases of acetabular fractures from March 2013 to July 2014 were treated with the TIMI approach. 3D mirror models of the uninjured side of the hemipelvis were printed preoperatively; the plates used in surgery were preshaped according to these models. MIPO surgical techniques were applied. All patients had a minimum one year radiographic and clinical follow-up.
resultsSeven fractures involved the anterior column, four were anterior column with posterior hemitransverse, and one was anterior column with the pubic symphysis. The average surgery time was 200 minutes, and mean blood loss was 1004 ml. The fracture reduction results as assessed by Matta radiographic outcome scores were good in eight, satisfactory in three, and poor in one patient. Functional outcomes according to the Harris hip scores were excellent for seven, good for three, and fair for two. Post-operative complications included incomplete femoral nerve damage and abdominal cavity injury.
conclusionsThe TIMI approach is an alternative to the ilioinguinal approach for anterior column acetabular fracture treatment, especially for fractures involving the dome and quadrilateral plate that are feasible for application of MIPO techniques. The technique of preshaping the 3D plate makes the plate better accommodated to the fracture surface and easier to apply in MIPO procedures. All dissection was between the anatomical interval, which allowed less soft tissue injury and related complications, and caused less bleeding. The fracture types in our case series were relatively simple, and follow-up time was short; more clinical trials are necessary for evaluation of middle- and late-term results.
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