ArticleFrontiers in surgery2026
The anatomical bone corridor study of schanz screw placement in adolescent pelvic ring fractures via three-dimensional CT.
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Purpose: To define the anatomical boundaries of potential safe corridors for the placement of Schanz screws during external fixation of unstable pelvic fractures in normally developed adolescents aged 11-14 years. Patients and methods: Pelvic CT scans of 34 patients (18 males, 16 females; mean age 12 years) were reconstructed into 3D models using Mimics 21.0. A supine coordinate system was defined using anatomical landmarks, including the anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS), posterior superior iliac spine (PSIS), and anterior inferior iliac spine (AIIS). Cross-sectional measurements of the iliac wing and supra-acetabular corridors were performed, simulating 4 mm Schanz screw trajectories and documenting entry points, angles, and corridor dimensions. Results: Iliac Wing Corridor: The morphology transitioned from proximal rectangular to mid-corridor dumbbell-shaped, with distal funnel-like narrowing. Anterior/posterior corridor lengths measured 54.2-58.6 mm and 68.1-73.1 mm (95% CI), respectively. Screw I1 entry (16.9-18.7 mm posterior to ASIS; 95% CI) required horizontal/sagittal angles of 22.5-25.8° and 53.7-61.2° (95% CI). Screw I2 entry (49.4-53.6 mm posterior to ASIS; 95% CI) necessitated horizontal/sagittal angles of 21.5-25.1° and 61.3-66.1° (95% CI). Supra-acetabular corridor: S-shaped with mid-corridor constriction. The longest trajectory (116.7-125.3 mm; 95% CI) aligned with the AIIS-PSIS central plane, while the shortest (95.9-105.9 mm; 95% CI) occurred in the periacetabular region. Screw A insertion via the AIIS-PSIS plane required horizontal/sagittal angles of 58.2-61.3° and 23.0-25.6° (95% CI), respectively. Conclusion: Both iliac wing and supra-acetabular corridors demonstrated safe accommodation of 4 mm Schanz screws in this age group. Adherence to predefined entry points and angles is critical to minimize perforation risk and optimize fixation stability. Patient-specific computer-assisted preoperative surgical planning is particularly well-suited for adolescents in enhancing surgical safety.
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