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ReviewArchives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery2025

Iliosacral screw osteosynthesis - state of the art.

Alexander Hofmann, Daniel Wagner, Pol Maria Rommens

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Review in Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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6 citing papers in PubMed.

  1. Percutaneous fixation of posterior pelvic ring lesions in the elderly: current evidence and recent advances.European journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society · 2026
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  3. Novel 3D-navigated screw corridors for posterior pelvic ring stabilization: a finite element analysis.European journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society · 2026
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  5. Augmented reality in pelvic surgery: using an AR-headset as intraoperative radiation-free navigation tool.International journal of computer assisted radiology and surgery · 2025
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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors.

Alexander HofmannDepartment of Traumatology, Orthopedics and Hand Surgery, Academic Teaching Hospital of the Universities Mainz and Heidelberg, Westpfalz-Clinics, Kaiserslautern, Germany. Hofmann.trauma-surgery@gmx.net.
Daniel WagnerDepartment of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Lausanne University Hospital, Lausanne, Switzerland.
Pol Maria RommensDepartment of Orthopedics and Traumatology, University Medical Center Mainz, Mainz, Germany.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Iliosacral screw osteosynthesis is a widely recognized technique for stabilizing unstable posterior pelvic ring injuries, offering notable advantages, including enhanced mechanical stability, minimal invasiveness, reduced blood loss, and lower infection rates. However, the procedure presents technical challenges due to the complex anatomy of the sacrum and the proximity of critical neurovascular structures. While conventional fluoroscopy remains the primary method for intraoperative guidance, precise preoperative planning using multiplanar reconstructions and three-dimensional volume rendering is crucial for ensuring accurate placement of iliosacral or transsacral screws. Particular attention must be given to the preoperative evaluation of both the iliosacral and transsacral corridors, as anatomical variations may restrict the available space for screw insertion. This review aims to highlight the essential aspects of sacroiliac osteosynthesis, with a focus on the critical role of thorough preoperative planning and its impact on achieving successful surgical outcomes.

Indexed as

Bone ScrewsFracture Fixation, InternalFractures, BoneIliumSacrumHumansPelvic BonesIliosacral osteosynthesisPelvic fracturePelvic ring fractureTranssacral osteosynthesisTriangular osteosynthesis

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