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ReviewArchives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery2024

Combined pelvic ring and acetabular fractures - strategies and sequence of surgery. State of the art.

Paul Puchwein, Gunnar Sandersjöö, Jan Lindahl, Nicolas Eibinger

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Review in Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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4 authors.

Paul PuchweinDepartment of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria.
Gunnar SandersjööDepartment for Trauma Acute Surgery Orthopedics, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden.
Jan LindahlDepartment of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland.
Nicolas EibingerDepartment of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria. nicolas.eibinger@medunigraz.at.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Combined injuries of the pelvic ring and the acetabulum are uncommon. Acute treatment should follow common protocols (ATLS e.g.) for pelvic ring injuries, although mechanical stabilization using pelvic binders or external fixators might be insufficient or even worsen the reduction in some combined fracture patterns. In case of mechanically connected acetabular and pelvic ring injury (MCAPI), surgical treatment might be demanding in lack of clear recommendations concerning the reduction and fixation sequence. A "pelvic ring first" sequence may be the best choice for most MCAPIs, starting with sacrum or SI-joint and symphysis pubis. An "acetabulum first" sequence should be considered in relatively stable posterior ring injuries and acetabulum fractures in younger patients, where a perfect anatomical reduction is feasible. Definitive surgical treatment should be performed as soon as possible depending on concomitant injuries, ideally within 3-7 days. Mechanical understanding of the combined fracture pattern and accurate planning are mandatory for surgical repair.

Indexed as

AcetabulumFractures, BonePelvic BonesFracture FixationFracture Fixation, InternalFractures, MultipleHumansAcetabulum fractureCombined pelvic ring injuryPelvic ring fracture

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PMID39311940
PMCPMC11576877

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