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ReviewOperative Orthopadie und Traumatologie2025

Minimally invasive screw fixation of the anterior pelvic ring and the distal ilium : Tips and tricks to be successful.

Jocelyn Corbaz, Michiel Herteleer, Sylvan Steinmetz, Charlotte Arand, Tobias Nowak, Daniel Wagner

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Jocelyn CorbazDepartment of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois, (CHUV), Rue de Bugnon 46, 1011, Lausanne, Switzerland. jocelyn.corbaz@chuv.ch.
Michiel HerteleerDepartment of Traumatology, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.
Sylvan SteinmetzDepartment of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois, (CHUV), Rue de Bugnon 46, 1011, Lausanne, Switzerland.
Charlotte ArandDepartment of Orthopedics and Traumatology, University Medical Center Mainz, Johannes Gutenberg University, Mainz, Germany.
Tobias NowakDepartment of Orthopedics and Traumatology, University Medical Center Mainz, Johannes Gutenberg University, Mainz, Germany.
Daniel WagnerDepartment of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois, (CHUV), Rue de Bugnon 46, 1011, Lausanne, Switzerland.

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Abstract

objectiveMinimally invasive percutaneous techniques are used to stabilize fractures of the anterior pelvic ring. Stabilization of the fracture facilitates early mobilization and rehabilitation, while percutaneous techniques reduce complications such as infection and bleeding. INDICATIONS: Indicated for patients with non- or minimally displaced fractures of the anterior pelvic ring, or if fracture displacement can be reduced using minimally invasive techniques. CONTRAINDICATIONS: Contraindications include infection at the surgical site, anatomical inability to place screws, or patients unfit for surgery due to health risks. SURGICAL TECHNIQUE: The technique involves the insertion of ante- and retrograde transpubic screws and lateral compression (LC) II screws in supine position. Precise reduction of fractures is achieved using minimally invasive techniques. POSTOPERATIVE MANAGEMENT: In younger patients, partial weight bearing for 6 weeks is recommended, with full weight bearing in older patients.

resultsLiterature reports a high union rate of up to 95% for these procedures, with low rates of nonunion and infection (around 2%). Screw loosening or loss of reduction occurs in 8-18% of cases, with better outcomes using bicortical screws.

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Bone ScrewsFracture Fixation, InternalFractures, BoneIliumMinimally Invasive Surgical ProceduresPelvic BonesFemaleHumansMaleTreatment OutcomeComplicationsFragility fractures of the pelvisMinimally invasive screw osteosynthesisPelvic fracturePubic ramus

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