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ArticleJournal of orthopaedic surgery and research2024

Application of a posterior anatomical integrated locking compression plate in the treatment of posterior wall acetabular fractures.

Jianan Chen, Guixiong Huang, Peirang Xue, Xiaodong Guo, Kaifang Chen, Yi Xu

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Jianan Chen *Department of Orthopaedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science & Technology, No. 1277, Jiefang Avenue, Jianghan District, Wuhan, Hubei Province, China.
Guixiong Huang *Department of Orthopaedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science & Technology, No. 1277, Jiefang Avenue, Jianghan District, Wuhan, Hubei Province, China.
Peirang XueDepartment of Orthopaedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science & Technology, No. 1277, Jiefang Avenue, Jianghan District, Wuhan, Hubei Province, China.
Xiaodong GuoDepartment of Orthopaedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science & Technology, No. 1277, Jiefang Avenue, Jianghan District, Wuhan, Hubei Province, China.
Kaifang ChenDepartment of Orthopaedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science & Technology, No. 1277, Jiefang Avenue, Jianghan District, Wuhan, Hubei Province, China. ckf@hust.edu.cn.
Yi XuDepartment of Trauma Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University, No.59 Liuting Street, Haishu District, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, China. eaglexy1983@163.com.

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National Natural Science Foundation of China 82202715
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backgroundTraditional fixation methods for posterior wall acetabular fractures (PWAFs) typically require the utilization of multiple plates and intraoperative plate contouring, which are technically demanding and carry the risk of intra-articular screw penetration. A novel posterior anatomical integrated locking compression plate (PAILCP) has been designed to optimize these shortcomings. This study aims to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of the PAILCP fixation method for the surgical management of PWAFs.

methodsA total of 48 patients with PWAFs who were treated surgically in our department between January 2018 and December 2022 were selected for retrospective analysis. The 48 patients were classified into groups A (PAILCP fixation, n = 25) and B (traditional fixation, n = 23) according to different fixation methods. Fracture reduction quality, number of utilized plates, blood loss, surgical time, instrumentation time, hip function, and complications were compared between the two groups.

resultsA total of 25 PAILCPs were used in group A, while 34 mini-T plates and 29 reconstruction plates were employed in group B. Compared to the patients in group B, those in group A had significantly shorter instrumentation time (- 16 min) and surgical time (- 23 min) as well as lower blood loss (- 123 ml). However, no significant differences were observed in fracture reduction quality and hip function between the two groups. Additionally, the complication rate was slightly lower in group A (3/25 patients) than in group B (6/23); however, this difference was not statistically significant. Finally, follow-up examination revealed no main plate breakage, miniplate displacement, screw loosening, or intra-articular screw penetration in all patients.

conclusionThe surgical treatment of PWAFs using the PAILCP fixation method results in shorter instrumentation and surgical time and lower blood loss than the traditional fixation method. Thus, the PAILCP fixation method is a promising alternative for PWAFs management, offering enhanced surgical ease and safety.

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AcetabulumBone PlatesFracture Fixation, InternalFractures, BoneAdultAgedFeasibility StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedOperative TimeRetrospective StudiesTreatment OutcomeAcetabular fractureAnatomicalFixation methodIntegratedPosterior wall

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