ArticleJournal of clinical orthopaedics and trauma2025
The use of a curved internal fixation device in adult pelvic Fractures: Short-Term clinical outcomes in high and low energy fractures.
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- Thin cortical translucent area of the iliac wing: morphometric analysis and implications for surgical safety.Journal of orthopaedics and traumatology : official journal of the Italian Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology · 2026Article
- The arc-technique using a photodynamic nail in a dysmorphic fragility fracture of the posterior pelvic ring - a technical note & case report.Trauma case reports · 2026Article
- The crest-pillar-column method for percutaneous fixation of the posterior column using a curved intramedullary device: surgical technique.OTA international : the open access journal of orthopaedic trauma · 2026Article
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Abstract
Background: Current methods of percutaneous fixation for pelvic and acetabular fractures are limited due to the curvature of the pelvic anatomy. The goals of fixation are to reduce pain, improve mobility and decrease length of stay. An implant specifically designed for use in the curved osseous fixation pathways of the pelvis may allow for more stable fixation. Objective: The objective of this review was to examine the results of a new method of fixation (CurvaFix Methods: A retrospective chart review of CurvaFix was employed and evaluated for implant fixation, complications, hospital length of stay (LOS), and inpatient mobility and then compared to current standards of care from the literature for percutaneous fixation. Results: A curved intramedullary device was used to treat 31 low energy and 21 high energy fractures over a median 3.4 months. The median LOS was 7 [1 to 27] days for low and 11 [0 to 68] days for high energy fractures. Median time to first inpatient ambulation was 37 h in high energy fractures and 25 h in low energy injuries. Aggregated complications occurred in 21.3 % (10/46) of patients. Peri-implant failure occurred in 2 patients, with no incidences of hardware failure. Conclusions: This case series demonstrates curved internal fixation is a viable option to consider among other treatment modalities for pelvic ring and acetabular fractures and may allow for early inpatient ambulation and a shorter LOS. Comparative studies are needed to confirm this.
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