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ArticleWorld journal of surgery2023

Causes of Increased Use of Closed Reduction and Internal Fixation for High-Energy-Related Traumatic Sacral Fractures.

Yi-Hsun Yu, Ping-Jui Tsai, Chang-Heng Liu, I-Jung Chen, Yung-Heng Hsu, Ying-Chao Chou, I-Chuan Tseng

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Yi-Hsun YuDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Musculoskeletal Research Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University, Tao-Yuan, 33302, Taiwan. alanyu1007@gmail.com.ORCID 0000-0002-3703-404X
Ping-Jui TsaiDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Musculoskeletal Research Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University, Tao-Yuan, 33302, Taiwan.
Chang-Heng LiuDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Musculoskeletal Research Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University, Tao-Yuan, 33302, Taiwan.
I-Jung ChenDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Musculoskeletal Research Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University, Tao-Yuan, 33302, Taiwan.
Yung-Heng HsuDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Musculoskeletal Research Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University, Tao-Yuan, 33302, Taiwan.
Ying-Chao ChouDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Musculoskeletal Research Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University, Tao-Yuan, 33302, Taiwan.
I-Chuan TsengDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan Branch, Taoyuan, Taiwan.
Chang Gung University · TWTaoyuan Chang Gung Memorial Hospital · TW

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Abstract

backgroundReasons for the increased use of closed reduction and internal fixation (CRIF) for traumatic sacral fractures (SFs) are unclear in the literature. Therefore, we aimed to report the annual changes in the number of patients, mechanisms of injury, fracture patterns, and fixation methods.

methodsIn this retrospective study, we extracted data of 271 patients (mean age, 37.5 years) from the trauma register over an 8-year period. Annual records regarding the number of patients, injury mechanisms, fracture types, and treatment options were statistically analyzed to examine the interactions among these factors.

resultsThe number of patients with SFs increased significantly each year. The rate of admission to the intensive care unit after resuscitation was high (64.9%). Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Osteosynthesefragen (AO) type C pelvic ring injury (PRI), Dennis zone II injury, Roy-Camille type 2 injury, and U/H-type injury were the most common fracture types. Trans-iliac trans-sacral screws were mainly used in AO type B PRI, and their use significantly increased each year. For AO type C PRI, open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) with rigid fixation was the main treatment, and the use of CRIF with iliosacral screws decreased each year. Stepwise statistical analysis revealed that the increase in AO type B PRI and ORIF for anterior PRI were the factors contributing to the increased use of CRIF for SFs.

conclusionsWhile the use of osteosynthesis for SFs is increasing, an increased use of CRIF for traumatic SFs has also been observed in clinical practice. This increase can be attributed to the increase in AO type B PRIs and ORIF for anterior PRIs.

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Fractures, BoneNeck InjuriesPelvic BonesAdultFracture Fixation, InternalHumansOpen Fracture ReductionRetrospective StudiesSacrumTreatment Outcome

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PMID36567348
PMCPMC9971072
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