ArticleBone & joint research2017
Are two retrograde 3.5 mm screws superior to one 7.3 mm screw for anterior pelvic ring fixation in bones with low bone mineral density?
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- Trans-symphyseal fixation for complex anterior pelvic fractures: a novel technique guide and case series.OTA international : the open access journal of orthopaedic trauma · 2026Article
- Crossing the symphysis: a novel percutaneous technique for fixation of the anterior pelvic ring.OTA international : the open access journal of orthopaedic trauma · 2026Article
- Novel handheld pelvic alignment guide for hollow screw fixation in osteoporotic pelvic fragility fractures.World journal of orthopedics · 2025Article
- A Novel Implant for Superior Pubic Ramus Fracture Fixation-Development and a Biomechanical Feasibility Study.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2023Article
- Lateral malleolar fractures Weber Type A and B: does percutaneous intramedullary screw confer a solid alternative to the traditional neutralization plate?International orthopaedics · 2022Article
- Is Anterior Plating Superior to the Bilateral Use of Retrograde Transpubic Screws for Treatment of Straddle Pelvic Ring Fractures? A Biomechanical Investigation.Journal of clinical medicine · 2021Article
- Anatomical evaluation of the transpubic screw corridor based on a 3D statistical model of the pelvic ring.Scientific reports · 2021Article
- EASY (endoscopic approach to the symphysis): a new minimally invasive approach for the plate osteosynthesis of the symphysis and the anterior pelvic ring-a cadaver study and first clinical results.European journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society · 2019Article
- Pelvic ring fractures in the elderly.EFORT open reviews · 2019Review
- Complications of surgical approaches for stabilization of pelvic ring injuries: Analysis of pitfalls and how to avoid them.Journal of orthopaedicsArticle
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Abstract
objectivesOsteosynthesis of anterior pubic ramus fractures using one large-diameter screw can be challenging in terms of both surgical procedure and fixation stability. Small-fragment screws have the advantage of following the pelvic cortex and being more flexible.The aim of the present study was to biomechanically compare retrograde intramedullary fixation of the superior pubic ramus using either one large- or two small-diameter screws. MATERIALS AND
methodsA total of 12 human cadaveric hemipelvises were analysed in a matched pair study design. Bone mineral density of the specimens was 68 mgHA/cm
conclusionFrom a biomechanical point of view, pubic ramus stabilisation with either one large or two small fragment screw osteosynthesis is comparable in osteoporotic bone. However, the two-screw fixation technique is less demanding as the smaller screws deflect at the cortical margins.Cite this article: Y. P. Acklin, I. Zderic, S. Grechenig, R. G. Richards, P. Schmitz, B. Gueorguiev. Are two retrograde 3.5 mm screws superior to one 7.3 mm screw for anterior pelvic ring fixation in bones with low bone mineral density? Bone Joint Res 2017;6:8-13. DOI: 10.1302/2046-3758.61.BJR-2016-0261.
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