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ArticleGeriatric orthopaedic surgery & rehabilitation2019

Intramedullary Stabilization of Pubic Ramus Fractures in Elderly Patients With a Photodynamic Bone Stabilization System (IlluminOss).

Stavros Oikonomidis, Ahmad Alabsi, Ghazi Ashqar, Markus Graf, Rolf Sobottke

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Stavros OikonomidisDepartment of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Cologne, Cologne, Germany.
Ahmad AlabsiDepartment of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Cologne, Cologne, Germany.
Ghazi AshqarDepartment of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Cologne, Cologne, Germany.
Markus GrafDepartment of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Cologne, Cologne, Germany.
Rolf SobottkeDepartment of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Cologne, Cologne, Germany.
Sana Klinikum · DE

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionA photodynamic bone stabilization system (PBSS) is a percutaneous operating method that provides intramedullary stabilization. The purpose of the study was to assess the clinical and radiological outcome after treatment of pubic ramus fractures with the PBSS. MATERIALS AND

methodsIn a retrospective study, patients with osteoporotic pubic ramus fractures were included. The patients were treated with the PBSS in a percutaneous method. In the routine follow-up examination, pain was measured with the visual analog scale (VAS) and the type of mobilization was verified. Computer tomography of the pelvis was carried out in the follow-up examination (mean of 7.5 months after surgery) to investigate bone healing.

resultsA total of 32 patients (25 females and 7 males) were included in the study. The average hospital stay was 16.5 ± 7.9 days (range: 5-37 days) and the mean operation time was 116.8 ± 47.1 minutes (range: 33-255 minutes). Two cases of wound infections and 1 case of misplacement of the PBSS implant with revision surgery have been documented. The mean VAS score for pelvic/hip pain at the day of inpatient discharge was 4.4 ± 1.4 (range: 2-7). A total of 25 patients could attend the follow-up examination 7.5 ± 1.7 months (range: 6-14) after the procedure, reporting a mean VAS for pelvic/hip pain of 3.0 ± 2.2 (range: 0-8). A total of 11 patients could walk without an orthopedic walking device, 7 patients needed underarm crutches, 6 patients used a walker-rollator, and 1 patient was immobilized. Consolidated pubis ramus fractures were described in 24 (96%) cases. DISCUSSION: The results of our study reveal adequate clinical and radiological outcomes after treatment of osteoporotic pubic ramus fractures with the PBSS. This is the first study investigating the outcome after treating pubic ramus fractures with the PBSS.

conclusionBased on our findings, the PBSS is an alternative to known techniques for the stabilization of the pubic ramus.

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fragility fracture pelvisIlluminOssosteoporotic pelvic fracturephotodynamic bone stabilization systempubic ramus fracture

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